Project Accountant

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Interact with customers, business executives, and stakeholders while managing and preparing sales reports. Responsible for identifying new business opportunities and assisting customers with their needs.

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Practical knowledge of accounting is required. May be required to handle petty cash, payroll, and journal entries. Perform accounting entries and review colleagues’ work. May be required to supervise junior team members. Manage the month-end close process while adhering to all internal policies and procedures. Assist in developing better processes. Assist in coaching and training of junior team members. Work with internal and external auditors when needed to ensure all regulatory requirements are met proactively. An advanced degree in accounting or equivalent work experience is required.

Apply time management and organizational skills to handle payable invoices and update general ledger. Typically requires data entry, expense report processing, and document storage. May require audit process support, bank and credit card statement reconciliation, and resolution of account issues with internal and external parties.