Senior Project Accountant

Overview

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for daily core project accounting functions within the Deltek Vantagepoint accounting system, along with supervision and leadership of project accountants. This role supports concurrent projects and serves as a liaison between accounting and project management to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Project Setup and Maintenance

  • Partner with project managers and the contracts team to enter project budgets, forecasts, and client billing information (including rate tables) into 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 throughout the project life cycle.

• Billing and Documentation

  • Maintain the integrity of each project’s billing files, including billing rates, invoices, supporting documentation, and approvals.
  • Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of revenue reporting data for each project, including prepayment and deferred revenue reconciliations.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies in project billing or payments with clients and apply client payments accurately.

• Reporting and Revenue Support

  • Provide revenue management support with project amounts incurred, contract terms, budgets, and billing to assist in monthly revenue analysis, including but not limited to ASC 606.
  • Prepare, analyze, and present project-related management reports as needed.
  • Support the revenue team during the monthly close, quarterly reviews, and annual audits.

• Collections and Client Relations

  • Responsible for collections, ensuring timely and accurate client payments.
  • Resolve issues related to client collections, including billing and payment discrepancies.
  • Assist with collections escalation, including communication with leadership and the legal team.

• Training and SOP Documentation Maintenance

  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior accounting staff.
  • Serve as a primary resource for questions, issue resolution, and problem-solving related to accounting processes and procedures.
  • Serve as backup for all project accounting areas during team member absences as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply them accurately to project accounting work.
• Proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, management, and administrative staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and balance recurring responsibilities with changing demands.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to follow internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide responsive, professional service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiative, adaptability, and the ability to shift focus as project needs change.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated skill in using technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and processes while maintaining ethical standards, protecting confidential information, and applying sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $89,000 to $109,000 (based on a 1.0 FTE).
• The posted salary range may be adjusted based on factors including experience, education, training, skills, licensures, and certifications, as well as applicable geographic differentials. The organization generally does not hire an individual at or near the top of the range for the role.

Benefits for full-time colleagues include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life/AD&D; voluntary life/AD&D
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution
• Long-term equity incentive plan

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Location

Not specified.