Accountant - REMOTE

Overview

This position supports project accounting and financial reporting responsibilities, including data analytics, project setup coordination, monitoring of project maintenance, and assistance with invoicing, revenue recognition, receivables, and collections.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high-level comments regarding the financial status of projects.
• Identify potential project performance issues and notify the Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure projects align with the contract terms and MBI Approval Authority Policy.
• Review contracts and understand contract terms related to project type, scope of work, and invoicing terms.
• Monitor and address project maintenance in Oracle, including budget/funding updates as needed.
• Complete monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager, including detailed project status comments that meet exception reporting requirements.
• Focus on projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue.
• Participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on applicable projects.
• Support Project Managers and/or Department Managers with requests that may include:
  • Financial information for proposals
  • Price estimates throughout the project life cycle
  • Support for the annual budget process
  • Audit requests (external and/or client)
  • Special projects requested by the Business Management Team
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support project managers with collections.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify invoicing issues and assist in developing a corrective action plan to address conditions hindering timely payment.
• Ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills to work with Project Managers and Department Managers.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with Oracle Project Accounting Modules (beginner level) or an equivalent ERP system.

Compensation & Benefits

• Approximate compensation range: $82,000 - $92,000 (actual compensation depends on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location).
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules

Location

• Remote is available, with preference for someone working in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.