Project Accountant

Overview

This role supports project teams and Finance leadership as a Project Accountant. The position focuses on high-volume, high-complexity invoicing and partnering with Senior Project Accountants, Finance leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up correctly and that client invoices are accurate and compliant with contract and billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Issue high volumes of invoices while working with Project Managers to ensure invoices sent to clients are correct and appropriate.
• Proactively manage unbilled time and expenses to ensure aging balances are addressed by the Project Manager.
• Submit invoices to clients.
• Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable tracking and collection efforts.
• Train Project Managers on billing processes and procedures.
• Support onboarding of Project Managers.
• Notarize documents.
• Manage the Missing Rates tool.
• Assist with Project Review Meetings as needed.
• Provide support to Finance leaders as needed.
• Serve as the point of escalation for billing and project challenges and inquiries.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.
• Support project forecasting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving techniques to maximize profitability and achieve positive results.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, and spreadsheet capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage teams, complete tasks, and produce deliverables efficiently.
• Strong independent thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, graphically, and in writing.
• Knowledge and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint, reporting (including Tableau), and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and facilitate virtual meetings.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize tasks to complete work within identified time frames.
• Proficiency in contract administration, additional services management, and collections resolution as it relates to consulting partners.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a high volume billing department, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• National Average Salary range: $50,000 – $80,000
  • Compensation factors are based upon years of relevant experience, qualifications/licensure, education, and location.
  • Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits.
  • Bonuses can include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, Profit Sharing.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other classification protected by law.