Senior Project Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support project financial management, contract administration, billing, and collections across the organization. This role involves managing a high volume of invoicing and partnering with Project Accountants, Finance Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately and that invoices sent to clients are accurate and aligned with contract terms.

In addition, the Senior Project Accountant will mentor and train Project Accountants, support invoicing and collections efforts, assist with forecasting and unbilled balances, and serve as a key resource for resolving billing and project accounting challenges—leveraging expertise in Deltek Vantagepoint, contract review, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support Project Accountants to ensure accurate project setup in Deltek Vantagepoint
• Mentor and support Project Accountants with contract review to ensure project setup and invoicing conform to contract terms
• Issue a high volume of invoices, including high-complexity billing, in partnership with Project Managers to ensure invoices sent to the client 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 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
• 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
• Must have strong independent thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, graphically, and in writing
• Knowledge and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint, NELSON Business Insights reporting (Tableau), and 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 work within identified timeframes
• 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
• 8+ years’ experience in a high volume billing department, or 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. 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.