Project Accounting Analyst

Emergent, LLC

Project Accountant responsible for financial tasks in consulting projects at Mythics. Monitoring financial performance, reporting, and managing contract compliance remotely.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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