Project Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Initiate projects in FinancialForce by verifying Salesforce data and ensuring that all supporting documentation is complete and meets billing requirements.

• Execute time and materials, Milestone, and Fixed Fee billing for designated accounts.

• Facilitate collections by monitoring invoices, reconciling hours and expenses, addressing discrepancies, and collaborating with customer A/P.

• Track, report, and follow up on unbilled project funding.

• Oversee and resolve customer credits and overpayments.

• Validate monthly reporting data and address discrepancies as needed.

• Process write-offs for customers.

• Conduct month-end revenue reconciliation.

• Assist with annual audits and pre-audit inquiries.

• Manage cash applications by recording receipts, applying payments, and processing discounts and adjustments.

• Review and process project expense reports along with vendor invoices.

• Generate reports on revenue and project profitability.

• Ensure adherence to internal accounting controls as well as A/P and A/R policies.

• Maintain general ledger accuracy through timely and precise transaction recording.

• Collaborate with operations to improve Salesforce functionality and implement automation solutions.

• Follow established accounting procedures and assist in maintaining training materials.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business (preferably Accounting or Finance).

• A minimum of two to five years of experience as a corporate staff accountant.

• Proficiency in using ERP Systems and report functionalities.

• Advanced skills in Excel for developing and maintaining complex models.

• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Understanding of the relationship between project financials and the General Ledger, including Revenue, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled Receivables, Cash accounts, etc.

• Familiarity with project accounting concepts, particularly: project funding, contract billing, revenue recognition, and project lifecycle management.

• Strong reconciliation and analytical abilities with a knack for researching and resolving financial discrepancies.

• Exceptional skills in MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.

• Proficient in working with large documents in Word (including tables, TOC, styles, and track changes).

• Skilled in Excel (creating and modifying charts, filtering data, and utilizing functions across multiple worksheets).

• Detail-oriented with critical thinking capabilities.

• Proven organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and within assigned timelines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

• Experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented organization.

• Capacity to meet tight deadlines.

• Commitment to upholding Verista Values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant growth potential in a fast-paced organization with a culture focused on people.

• Competitive salary along with performance-based incentive programs.

• Company-sponsored Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), DCARE, and Commuter Benefits.

• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Legal Insurance options.

• Health Savings Account availability.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching benefits.

• Paid Time Off with a rollover option, plus holidays.

• As-needed sick time.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Team social activities (we prioritize having fun).

• Employee recognition initiatives.

• Employee referral programs.

• Paid parental leave and bereavement support.