Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is currently working on multiple Costpoint implementation projects for clients, and part of that, are searching for Costpoint SMEs who have been through multiple Costpoint implementation projects that can help guide clients through the process using lessons learned.
Deltek Costpoint Implementation Specialist
Our consulting team delivers exceptional technology, advisory, and support services to a variety of professional service organizations. We have deep industry expertise to support government contractors, not-for-profit organizations, and various other small to mid-sized businesses. Consultants in our practice work on a variety of engagements, from accounting department diagnostics, industry best practice and policy and procedure consulting to accounting system selection, configuration, implementation, and migration. Our services support business critical functions of Finance, Accounting, Forecasting, and Analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Comprehend/analyze financial statements and various management reports
- Apply basic internal controls and best practices to accounting and finance functions
- Document and analyze clients’ legacy accounting processes and system setup to recommend improvements and efficiencies
- Document client needs/expectations and apply to appropriate system configuration
- Configure/implement/integrate various ERP and ancillary systems
- Apply GovCon compliance knowledge to add value to client base and prepare clients for audit
- Communicate professionally and timely with clients and the internal team
- Demonstrate analytical thought process and ability to communicate thoughts in logical patterns
- Commit to meeting assignment deadlines at the quality standards specified
- Demonstrate passion servicing clients with competing deadlines
- Adhere to project management system protocols and utilize Cherry Bekaert tools and templates effectively for engagement consistency
- Engage with Cherry Bekaert project managers and team members to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during the engagement
- Maintain strict adherence to client confidentiality and professional ethics
- Provide internal and external training related to processes and various systems
- Remain adaptable and flexible to performing on various consulting projects
- Work as a team and independently as needed
- Use good judgement and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree - Accounting and Information Systems preferred or related experience
- 3-5 years of accounting experience working with and navigating various ERP systems and understanding basic functionality of multi-dimensional general ledger software packages
- Professional Services/Consulting mentality
- Advanced proficiency in Deltek Costpoint software administration
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, adheres to deadlines, responsive to client and management requirements
- Extremely detail oriented with strong analytical skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable, flexible, and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to exceed client expectations by delivering quality results on time and on budget
- Demonstrated ability to manage work on multiple engagements with competing schedules and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate and communicate with other team members to achieve successful results
- Passionate interest in client service and work variety
- Exhibits positive attitude and is calm under pressure
Optional Desired Skills:
- CPA license
- Experience implementing financial and ERP Systems such as Deltek, Unanet GovCon, QuickBooks, and others
- Government Contracting compliance knowledge
- Project Accounting experience
