Project Accounting Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Manage various financial responsibilities for designated consulting projects and programs, collaborating with team members, sales and consulting personnel, management, and external parties as necessary to complete work tasks.

• Create and uphold revenue and billing formulas.

• Oversee and maintain contract funding and modification reconciliation.

• Assess and authorize certain opportunities/new bookings from the sales team.

• Analyze Estimate-At-Completion and To Completion and conduct variance analysis.

• Generate ad hoc project reporting and analysis as needed.

• Prepare month-end project journal entries.

• Coordinate activities with support teams, including Product Accounting, Contracts, and Sales.

• Evaluate and analyze contract customer requirements and project scope to meet project goals.

• Raise issues to management that exceed scope, guidelines, or performance expectations.

• Draft sales order documents and purchase orders in line with customer and vendor agreements.

• Reconcile project details between OpenAir, NetSuite, and Certinia.

• Accurately maintain revenue recognition on individual projects.

• Ensure budget details, cost, and revenue buildup are accurately maintained before opportunity/booking approval is finalized.

• Attend team and other project-related meetings as necessary.

• Offer support to the AP team, such as handling expense reports and vendor bills, as needed.

• Assist the AR team with customer invoice generation and/or clean-up, as required.

• Perform all other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

• 2-4 years of experience in an accounting or financial analyst role.

• Familiarity with accounting/financial software systems such as NetSuite and Certinia, along with intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and other data management tools.

• Knowledge of revenue recognition and accrual accounting is essential.

• Experience with government contracting requirements is an advantage.

• Proven understanding of appropriate accounting treatment for consulting projects, including accounts receivable transactions, general ledger, and account reconciliations.

• Professional demeanor when interacting with customers regarding collection issues and disputes.

• Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to read and comprehend contract documents from vendors and government agencies.

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage oneself effectively.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan.

• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options.

• Legal Resources.

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs, and additional flexible time off.

• Employee referral program.

• Employee recognition, gift, and reward program.

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

• Remote or hybrid work options.

• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards, and kick-off parties.

• Health and wellness-focused activities.

• Relaxation Spaces.

• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks.

• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices.