9 Project Accountant Jobs

• Issue accurate and timely client invoices in compliance with project contracts with a focus on quality.
• Interface with clients on issues in a professional and timely manner, including PO s and invoice collections.
• Maintain project budgets and invoice schedules within FinancialForce and NetSuite; vigilant review of project budgets against actual results, including proactive communication with Project Management team.
• Monitor status of AR Aging, DSO, and following up with clients to collect past due invoices.
• Initiate timely communication with Project Managers on contract documents, modifications, expenses and client invoicing; provide excellent customer service to Stakeholders.
• Assist with integrating project accounting activities for recently acquired companies.
• Assist in developing standard project tracking reports and provide ad-hoc analytic support.
• Assist with completing audit .

POSITION REQUIREMENTS for the ideal candidate:

Education : Minimum of a bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance or other quantitative business-related fields.

Work Experience: 3 years of experience in project accounting, billing, sales operations, and other related fields ideally in a consulting firm with a large volume of projects.

Other Skills:

• Reading, interpreting and understanding contract terms that translate into billing and revenue recognition.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decisions.
• Prior experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and/or FinancialForce a plus
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills to be able to cross-functionally communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to logically structure meaningful and actionable analysis for use by Non-Finance/Accounting staff
• Working experience with accounting and financial concepts, as well as data gathering, analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a complex, fast paced environment, with effective time-management skills
• Advanced Excel knowledge and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word