Project Accountant

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Responsible for end-to-end project accounting activities, including billing, collections, cash application, expense/vendor processing, and financial reporting for assigned accounts. Ensures compliance with A/P and A/R controls while collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• →B. S. Degree in Business (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• →Minimum two to five years as a corporate staff accountant
• →Experience using ERP Systems and report functionality
• →Advanced proficiency utilizing Excel to develop and maintain complex models

Required Skills:
Successful candidates for this position will meet the following criteria:

• →General understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• →Know the relationship between project financials and the General Ledger including Revenue, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled Receivables, Cash accounts, etc.
• →Understand project accounting concepts, specifically: project funding, contract billing, revenue recognition, and project lifecycle management
• →Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve financial variances
• →Exceptional proficiency with MS Office products, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint
  • →Word (work with large documents containing tables, TOC, styles, track changes)
  • →Excel (create, modify charts, filter data, use of functions within multiple worksheets)

• →Detailed-oriented
• →Critical thinking skills
• →Proven organizational skills
• →Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and within timeline assigned
• →Possess excellent oral, written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with fellow colleagues and customers
• →Experience working in a fast paced, results driven organization
• →Ability to meet tight deadlines
• →Ability to adhere to Verista Values

This position description merely illustrates this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.