Lead and mentor a team of Project Accountants, providing training, guidance and supervision in their daily activities.
Provide support to Finance and Operations leaders in managing the financial aspects of projects, including but not limited to work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
Evaluate project authorization and amendment documents to ensure compliance with internal controls.
Implement and maintain project accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
Support integration processes for acquired firms, including data migration and personnel transitions.
Prepare internal and external audit support and respond to inquiries from Project Accounting and Finance leadership.
System management of projects including, but not limited to, project setup, maintenance, invoicing, and project closure.
Assist in collections of aging receivables; correspond with project managers, clients, and/or collections agencies to resolve problems and expedite payment.
Assist employees with troubleshooting the company accounting system.
Assist Project Accounting Leaders with ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with substantial equivalent experience will also be considered.
Familiarity with California prevailing wage requirements.
At least eight years of project billing and accounting experience within a consulting services firm required.
Proficient in labor-based ERP systems, with a strong preference for Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision.
Two to three years of experience in project financial analysis.
Advanced knowledge of general project accounting concepts, including Work in Process (WIP) and revenue recognition.
Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring, and training teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project accountingfinancial analysisrevenue recognitionWork in Process (WIP)labor-based ERP systemsDeltek VantagepointDeltek Visionproject billingaudit supportdata migration

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtrainingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail