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.
Other Duties: 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 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
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs): 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.