Emergent, LLC

Project Accounting Analyst

Emergent, LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Handle various financial tasks for assigned consulting projects and programs, interfacing with team members, sales and consulting staff, management, and externally as needed to complete work activities.
  • Establish and maintain revenue and billing formulas.
  • Monitor and maintain contract funding and modification reconciliation.
  • Review and approve some opportunities/new bookings from the sales team.
  • Review Estimate-At-Completion/-To Completion and perform variance analysis.
  • Prepare ad hoc project reporting and analysis as required.
  • Prepare month end project journal entries.
  • Coordinate activities with support teams including Product Accounting, Contracts, and Sales.
  • Review and analyze contract customer requirements and project scope to achieve project objectives.
  • Escalate issues to management that are outside scope, guidelines or performance expectations.
  • Prepare sales order documents and purchase orders in accordance with customer and vendor agreements.
  • Reconcile project details between OpenAir and NetSuite and Certinia
  • Maintain revenue recognition accurately on individual projects.
  • Maintain budget details, and cost and revenue buildup accurately before opportunity/booking approval is completed.
  • Attend team meetings and other project-related meetings as required.
  • Provide assistance to AP team i.e. expense reports, vendor bills, etc., when needed.
  • Provide assistance to AR team i.e. customer invoice generation and/or clean-up, etc., when needed.
  • Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
  • 2-4 years’ experience working in accounting or financial analyst role
  • Experience working with accounting/financial software systems such as NetSuite and Certinia, MS Excel proficiency and other data management tools at intermediate level.
  • Revenue recognition and accrual accounting required.
  • Experience with government contracting requirements a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for consulting projects, including accounts receivable transactions, general ledger and account reconciliations
  • Professional attitude while interfacing with customers regarding collection issues and disputes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office
  • Ability to read and understand contract documents from vendors and government agencies.
  • Problem solving and mathematical skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize work and self-manage
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
revenue recognitionaccrual accountingvariance analysisbudget managementaccounts receivablegeneral ledger reconciliationdata managementfinancial analysisproject reportingcontract analysis
Soft Skills
problem solvingmathematical skillsaccuracyattention to detailability to prioritizeself-managementanalytical thinkingcritical thinkingprofessional attitudecommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting