Accounting and Executive Operations Specialist

Position Summary

Advanced Strategic Insight (ASI) is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and the organization's day-to-day financial operations. This role combines hands-on accounting with executive-level support in a fast-paced, compliance-driven government contracting environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with Deltek Costpoint software and a strong understanding of government accounting practices. They thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment and can seamlessly shift between focused, detail-oriented work and reactive, time-sensitive priorities without compromising quality or professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Support accounting processes such as recording expense reports and vendor payments in Deltek Costpoint.
• Assist with subcontractor operations, including tracking hours and travel for compliance, ensuring proper documentation, coordinating contract and funding modifications, validating invoices, and handling PO management in Costpoint.
• Support journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Assist with financial reporting, data analysis, and audit preparation.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA.

Executive & Operational Support

• Support the SVP with daily financial and administrative priorities including scheduling, travel, organizing and maintaining department files.
• Track deadlines, audits, and key deliverables.
• Prepare financial presentations and leadership materials.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.
• Handle confidential communications and ad hoc research/projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3-5+ years of accounting/finance experience (government contracting preferred)
• Deltek Costpoint software experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Executive administrative support experience
• Government contract / project accounting
• Audit support experience (DCAA or external audits)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + 401(k) with match
• Remote flexibility + unlimited PTO
• Exposure to executive leadership
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment