Project Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Prepare and manage billings in alignment with contract terms and cost principles outlined in Title 48, Part 31.

• Address questions regarding TerraPower invoices, investigate any discrepancies, and facilitate resolutions.

• Monitor and report on invoice submissions, approvals, rejections, and resubmissions.

• Follow up on overdue payments and escalate any payment delays or disputes.

• Investigate short payments, deductions, disputed charges, and unapplied cash, coordinating resolutions and accurate application of customer receipts.

• Cultivate working relationships with TerraPower accounts payable and contract personnel to streamline invoice approval and payment processes.

• Track project costs, billing status, contract funding, and financial forecasts.

• Review monthly activities for accuracy, proper coding, contract eligibility, and necessary supporting documentation.

• Monitor incurred costs, billed and unbilled amounts, fixed fees, and remaining contract funding; identify variances and billing issues.

• Create billing trackers, monthly billing reports, accounts receivable aging reports, collections reports, and management schedules.

• Assist in cash flow forecasting, project financial assessments, contract modifications, and management reporting.

• Complete billing, reconciliation, and project accounting tasks within month-end closing deadlines.

• Maintain financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation for audits.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in billing, collections, reporting, and accounting.

• Collaborate with Finance, Contract Administration, Project Management, and other departments.

• Undertake special projects and additional tasks as assigned by the Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in accounting, project accounting, accounts receivable, customer billing, or collections; experience in manufacturing is preferred.

• Strong preference for experience with cost-plus, cost-reimbursable, or other project-based contract billing.

• Understanding of project cost tracking, fixed-fee calculations, invoice support, contract funding, and accounts receivable management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting; experience with ERP systems is preferred.

• Preference for experience with Database Queries and KPI Dashboards.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a customer-focused approach to resolving billing inquiries.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities, adhere to strict deadlines, and coordinate effectively across departments.

• Strong work ethic, sound professional judgment, accountability, and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative work environment that values innovation.