Project Accountant

Overview

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing daily core project accounting functions within the job costing Deltek accounting system. This role involves handling multiple concurrent projects and acting as a liaison between accounting and project management to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers to enter project budgets, forecasts, and client billing information, including rate tables, in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of financial and billing details for each project’s contract, amendments, and modifications.
• Set up contract billing terms, prepare client invoices, and ensure accurate documentation through the project accounting system.
• Maintain the integrity of each project’s billing files, including billing rates, invoices, supporting documentation, and approvals.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of revenue reporting data for each project.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in project billing or payments with clients and apply client payments accurately.
• Provide revenue management with detailed support on project amounts incurred, contract terms, budgets, and billing to assist in monthly revenue analysis.
• Prepare, analyze, and present project-related management reports as needed for project managers.
• Support the revenue team during the annual audit.
• Assist accounting assistants and project managers with collections, ensuring timely and accurate client payments.
• Resolve issues associated with client collections, including billing and payment discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience and/or training; experience within a professional services firm is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to accepted accounting principles.
• High proficiency with accounting software; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally communicate and coordinate with external clients and internal management.
• Highly organized, precise, and accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with sound fiscal and time management skills and prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions using solid judgment while complying with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service and satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Power BI reporting and navigating SharePoint sites.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage significant recurring responsibilities with unpredictable short-term demands.
• Initiative-taking and mentally flexible to switch quickly between projects.
• Capable of handling confidential information discreetly.
• Willingness to work extended hours when deadlines approach.
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and pay transparency. Employees with access to compensation information are required to maintain confidentiality except as permitted by law.