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In this Project Accountant role, you will be an integral part of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting project financial status. This position ensures that procedures and policies are in place to fulfill all contractual financial obligations, facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting, and ensure compliance with local, state, and corporate policies. It is integral that you maintain a clear understanding of revenue recognition, project invoicing, journal entry preparation, and general accounting rules. You will support both management and clients by communicating financial insights and reporting on the performance of assigned projects in a way that non-financial team members can understand. In this role, you will also direct fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, reporting, and disbarment.
In this role you will:• Perform month-end closing activities• Process payroll, accounts payable, and prepare accounts receivable invoices to customers• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flows across multiple funding streams and communicate the contract’s financial position• Administer supplier contract terms, verify compliance, and review payments• Prepare financial performance reviews and maintain project financial data
• Supervise accounting staff
You are a self-motivated and flexible team player. You consider yourself to have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. You’re driven and action-oriented and are comfortable multitasking and meeting multiple, tight deadlines. You take pride in your ability to recognize and solve problems as they arise especially in regard to business practices, quality, and internal controls. You have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of working in an accounting role and are ready to make an impact.
Want to stick out above the rest? We’d be blown away if you have previous experience with cost accounting, government fund accounting, or Oracle.
Full Time
09/14/2022
12/12/2022
The following is the career advancement route for PROJECT ACCOUNTANT positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a PROJECT ACCOUNTANT, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Project Accountant III that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary PROJECT ACCOUNTANT. You can explore the career advancement for a PROJECT ACCOUNTANT below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Project Accountant, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Project Accountant for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Project Accountant job description and responsibilities
Project accountants provide financial support, guidance, and oversight for specific business projects.
02/07/2022: Jamestown, NY
Project accountants often develop a project accounting plan to ensure the projects they manage are completed on-budget and on-time.
01/24/2022: Tuscaloosa, AL
Project accountants generally streamline financial processes to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects.
03/14/2022: San Antonio, TX
Accountants are responsible for a wide variety of finance-related tasks that are primarily associated with preparing financial records.
03/17/2022: Appleton, WI
A project accountant manages the expenses, billing, and budget for one or more projects.
01/20/2022: Youngstown, OH
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Project Accountant jobs
Develop project management skills.
03/03/2022: Savannah, GA
Understanding the project requirements and creating budgets and financial reports.
03/28/2022: Jackson, MS
Possess strong project management/reporting skills.
03/28/2022: Milwaukee, WI
Participate on project teams or provide subject matter expertise to project groups as required.
03/28/2022: Columbia, SC
Project accountants can benefit from joining many different types of accounting-based organizations.
02/26/2022: Vincennes, IN