Overview
An organization specializing in project management and accounting is seeking a Project Accountant to provide comprehensive financial support for projects. The role focuses on ensuring accurate project setup, monitoring, and reporting to support effective project execution and financial oversight.
Responsibilities
- Perform project-level data analytics to monitor performance and report financial status
- Identify potential project performance issues and notify the Regional Project Accounting Manager
- Coordinate project setups with Project Managers in accordance with contract terms and approval policies
- Monitor and maintain project data in Oracle, including budget and funding updates
- Provide monthly detailed project status reports to the Regional Project Accounting Manager
- Participate in project performance reviews and offer financial insights
- Support Project and Department Managers with financial information for proposals, budgets, audits, and special projects
- Monitor receivables and assist Project Managers with collections
- Identify invoicing issues and help develop corrective action plans for timely payments
- Ensure project revenue recognition complies with company policies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
- 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related role
- Effective oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Preferred beginner-level experience with Oracle Project Accounting Modules or equivalent ERP systems
- Ability to perform essential job duties with reasonable accommodations if needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $62,000 to $72,000, dependent on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and work location
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
- Flexible work schedules
Location
- This is a remote position with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern or Central Time Zones
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.