Senior Project Accountant

Overview

This role supports project financial management, contract administration, billing, and collections across the organization. The Senior Project Accountant manages a high volume of invoicing and works closely with Project Accountants, Finance Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately and client invoices are accurate and compliant with contract terms. The position also includes mentoring and training responsibilities and serves as a key resource for resolving billing and project accounting challenges, including accounts receivable and unbilled balances.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support Project Accountants to ensure accurate project setup inputs in Deltek Vantagepoint
• Mentor and support Project Accountants with contract review to ensure project setup and invoicing align with contract terms
• Issue a high volume of invoices with high complexity, partnering with Project Managers to ensure invoices sent to clients are correct and appropriate
• Proactively manage unbilled time and expenses so 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 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 Leaders as needed
• Act as the point of escalation for billing and project challenges and inquiries
• Provide general accounting support as needed
• Support project forecasting
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong 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
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint; contract administration, additional services management, and collections resolution related to consulting partners
• Knowledge and ability to use reporting and tools, including NELSON Business Insights reporting (Tableau), 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 deadlines

Education and Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

• National Average Salary range: $65,000 – $90,000
  • 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

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants 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.