Project Accountant United States

KEVIN WIGGINS

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ***********@*****.*** 202-***-****

PROFILE SUMMARY

A dynamic, decisive F&A professional with over seventeen years of success in Project and Government Accounting, Process Change, and Project Document Control Management. An independent leader, reliable team player, with the ability to plan, organize, and implement business objectives without compromising the quality of work. Proficient in computer technologies while contributing leadership skills and successes along with profitability of its business stakeholders and clients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

*The (3) companies listed below are Temporary/Consulting assignments

*Government Accountant, E2 Consulting Jul 2025 – Sep 2025

Controlled all aspects of project related activities, including but not limited to adding, tracking, closing line items, and reviewing customer project numbers for correct location WBS. Managed the financial aspects of a government-funded project and ensure budget adherence to constitute accurate record-keeping and all allowable costs are properly allocated to appropriate final cost objective. Monitor and created weekly reports distributed to supervisors and managers. Created, updated all Labor Cost Tables, and Billing Rate Tables in software as needed. Track project costs and ensure funds are deployed in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

*Project Set-Up Accountant, Addison Staffing Agency Dec 2024 – Mar 2025

Set up and configure new projects in Deltek Cost point according to company policies, ensuring project budgets, cost structures, and financial data are accurately entered. Coordinated with PM’s, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate financial set-up and management of projects. Ensure project costs are properly tracked, monitored, and allocated across relevant accounts, cost centers, and contracts. Prepared and review project financial reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to project costs, billing, and invoicing in a timely manner.

*Project Controller, Stella Pop Management Consulting Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

Oversee the project control function to include setting up new projects, adding in people assignments and budgets, and updating based on modifications. Reviewed JSRs to ensure project charging codes are correct. Collaborated with accounting staff to resolve any anomalies that may occur that will affect the monthly financial statements. Monitored project costs, charge orders, and expenses for monthly timely billings

Conducted regular project reviews, analyzing financial data to assess project health and identify areas for cost optimization.

Monitored project costs and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely billing, and managing change orders. Furnished detailed financial reports to PM’s, stakeholders, and senior management on project progress, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, and potential risks.

Senior / Project Accountant, Mele Associates, Inc. Oct 2022 – Aug 2024

Responsible for the Project setup which included setup of all employee PLC’s/Rates, Modifications, and all Employee/Vendor Workforces from cradle to grave. Responsible for monthly Revenue recognition as well as GL adjustments. Provided Project analysis, monitoring, and reporting across Senior Staff Associates. Served as liaison person between Project Controls, Director of Contracts, and Proposal Management departments. Projected budgeting oversight, and costing support to VP’s and PM’s. Prepared and assisted with GSA IFF, DCAA audits, Incurred Cost Submission, and various Compliance filings to appropriate agencies. Assisted in researching and resolving Project Accounting issues for system improvements. Assisted in preparing final monthly financial packages with the organization’s CFO.

Cost Accountant, GTI, Apr 2020 – Mar 2021

Responsible for billing government CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts in a timely and accurate manner using Excel and Deltek Costpoint accounting software. Coordinated solutions ensuring cost incurred complies with applicable laws and procedures associated with DFARS compliance laws. Specialized in computer skills to maintain accurate records for tracking purposes. Assisted Closeouts Manager with conducting contract closeouts Analyzed cost data information collected and processed in the CAS. Entered invoices into customer's WEB based invoicing system portals e.g. WAWF, CACI, and BAH. Assisted in audits and general ledger preparation.

Sr. Billing Specialist, DMI Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

Responsible for billing government and commercial CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts invoices using Excel and Deltek Costpoint.

Researched and quickly mitigate any billing discrepancies that may delay the billing process. Reconciled the monthly unbilled receivables which include meeting with the finance Controller and all PM’s. Interacted and communicated with accounting team members and PM’s throughout the billing process. Entered invoices into the customer's WEB based invoicing system such as IPP, and BAH.

Project Accountant III, Beacon Hill Staffing Group Aug 2018 – Aug 2019

Processed CPFF, T&M, and FFP monthly billings. Entered monthly journal entries, cash receipts, maintain general ledger accounts, and perform account reconciliations in Deltek Costpoint.

Assisted in aspects of the month end closing process as required.

Assisted in maintaining compliance with internal controls, charge structures, and corporate financial reporting.

Supported external audits and provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Project Accountant, Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. Dec 2015 – Aug 2018

Responsible for accounting, estimating, invoicing, reporting, and CAS/FAR compliance for U.S. Federal Government contracts and grants for a biopharmaceutical supplier to key government agencies using SAP accounting software. Prepared Billings and Revenue calculations for various T&M, CPFF, and FFP projects. Prepared / Reviewed Cost Proposals and Contract Modification or Grant Modification Proposals.

Assisted PM’s in understanding Government Compliance requirements for all projects. Assisted Director of Accounting in preparation of annual Incurred Cost Submissions. Assisted to update policies and procedures, to include the company’s Disclosure Statement in compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).

Provided interface and support for Government Audits and support audit request for information.

Project Accountant II, CNA Corporation Oct 2006 – May 2015

Co-managed FFRDC (Federally Funded R&D Centers) CPFF, T&M, and FFP project billings using Deltek Costpoint accounting software and served as POC between the Department of Navy and DFAS while successfully passing all DOD annual audits. Assisted in creating and maintaining financial budgets with internal Contracts department and generated production trending. Provided statistical analysis, revisions, and budget variance reports for Senior PM’s. Prepared specialized reporting for assigned projects as needed and support receivable collections. Review contracts modifications, interpret, and understand unique contractual requirements. Collaborated with PM’s /TL’s to document business goals, objectives, and strategic plans. Served as a mentor to accounting staff with respect to troubleshooting accounting software issues, performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and recognizing revenue for preparation of financial statements and reports. Ensured project costs are recorded in accordance with FARs and CAS. Assisted with annual audit requests from D&T, DCAA, and PWC. Contributed to the preparation of company’s annual incurred cost submission. Collaborated with R&D teams and program sponsors to prioritize customers’ application enhancement requests while carefully weighing cost-benefit factors, scheduling constraints, and implementation on how cost affects business operations. Served as liaison between DoD Contracting Officer(s) and the Accounting Group staff members. Assisted in automating in-house systems for that streamlined data processing time which increased company profits and revenue.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland University College

Bachelor of Science: Accounting / Information Assurance May 2013

Certifications:

GFEBS Apr 2015

PC Pro & CompTIA (Security and Network +) Anticipated Mar 2026

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Deltek Costpoint, Vision, and GCS Premiere

SAP

Unanet,

QuickBooks

JAMIS

PeopleSoft

ADPW

WAWF

IPP

DCAA & PWC Audits and Schedules

GSA Compliance

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