Project Accountant

Overview

This role supports project teams and Finance leadership as a Project Accountant. The position manages a high volume of invoicing in partnership with Senior Project Accountants, Finance Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately and invoices sent to clients are correct and meet contract and billing requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting project financial management, resolving billing and project accounting challenges, and using analytics tools to improve financial processes and support project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Issue a high volume of invoices, including high-complexity invoices, working 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
• Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable tracking and collections efforts
• Train Project Managers on billing processes and procedures
• Support onboarding of Project Managers
• Notarize documents
• Manage the Missing Rates tool
• Support Project Review Meetings as needed
• Provide support to 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
• 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 verbally, graphically, and in writing
• Knowledge and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint
• Knowledge and ability to use business reporting (Tableau), 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 within 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 based upon years of relevant experience, qualifications/licensure, education, and location
  • Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits
  • Bonuses may include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, Profit Sharing
• 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

The employer is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.