Project Accountant

Overview

This role supports project teams and Finance leadership as a Project Accountant. The position manages a high volume of invoicing and partners with Senior Project Accountants, Finance leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up correctly and invoices sent to clients are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Issue a high volume of invoices, including high-complexity invoices, in collaboration with Project Managers to ensure client invoices are correct and appropriate
• Proactively manage unbilled time and expenses to ensure aging balances are addressed by the Project Manager
• Submit invoices to clients
• Support accounts receivable tracking and collections efforts with Project Managers
• Train Project Managers in billing processes and procedures
• Support onboarding of Project Managers
• Notarize documents
• Manage the Missing Rates tool
• Assist with Project Review Meetings as needed
• Support Finance leadership as needed
• Serve as the point of escalation for billing and project challenges and inquiries
• Provide general accounting support as needed
• Support project forecasting

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to maximize profitability and achieve positive results
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, and spreadsheet skills
• Proven ability to manage teams, complete tasks, and deliver work efficiently
• Strong independent thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, graphically, and in writing
• Knowledge and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint
• Knowledge and ability to use NELSON Business Insights reporting (Tableau)
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and facilitating virtual meetings
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet identified time frames
• Proficiency in contract administration, additional services management, and collections resolution related 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 include:

• 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

Location

• #LI-Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.