Project Accounting Analyst

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

📋 Description

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

• Develop and uphold revenue and billing formulas.

• Oversee and sustain contract funding and modification reconciliation.

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

• Analyze Estimate-At-Completion/-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 such as Product Accounting, Contracts, and Sales.

• Review and assess contract customer requirements and project scope to meet project goals.

• Raise issues to management that fall outside of scope, guidelines, or performance expectations.

• Create 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, as well as cost and revenue buildup, are accurate prior to the completion of opportunity/booking approval.

• Participate in team meetings and other project-related gatherings as necessary.

• Offer assistance to the AP team, including handling expense reports, vendor bills, etc., when required.

• Support the AR team with customer invoice generation and/or cleanup, etc., as needed.

• Execute all other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• 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 advantageous.

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

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

• Demonstrated knowledge and usage of the MS Office Suite.

• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic office environment.

• Proficient in reading and comprehending contract documents from vendors and government agencies.

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical abilities.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Skill in prioritizing tasks and managing oneself effectively.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

🏝️ 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.

• Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs, and additional flex 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.