Project Accountant 1

As a Project Accountant 1, you will be responsible for client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports. You will work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues. You will also coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include taking responsibility for client invoicing, conducting accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, working with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data, and resolving financial issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. You should have proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Outlook, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Benefits

• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment equity
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)
• Executive sponsor for each group
• Open to all employees