Project Accountant

🕒 March 19

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DLB Associates

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1980

🎮 Gaming

📚 Education

⚡ Productivity

Gaming • Education • Productivity

DLB Associates is a company that offers a unique, fully interactive gamified experience for users, allowing them to choose how they want to engage with the content. Whether users prefer a fun and challenging approach or a straightforward presentation of facts, DLB Associates caters to diverse preferences in user experience.

📋 Description

• Create new projects, enter purchase orders (POs) and change orders (COs) in the ERP system based on approved request forms • Verify contract terms, task codes, billing rates and funding limits are accurately established • Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance on project initiation in ERP system • Review project financial documents and provide data to project managers on project performance • Support project managers throughout the project lifecycle including project setup, billing, closeout, etc. • Partner with project managers to monitor invoice status and proactively follow up as necessary • Collaborate with billing specialists to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely billing • Lead weekly coordination meetings with project managers to address open items, reporting needs, and ERP-related questions • Coordinate and collect all required documentation for new clients and subcontractors • Maintain complete and well-organized contract administration files on the network and in the accounting system • Ensure ongoing project data accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting • Ensure conformance to internal policies and recommend updates or enhancements as needed • Prepare, generate, and submit client billings in accordance with contractual terms, submission requirements, and organization standards • Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies, implementing corrections or adjustments as required • Monitor cash receipts and ensure proper application to outstanding invoices • Serve as ERP power evaluating existing workflows and recommending automation or efficiency improvements • Identify and drive project accounting process improvements and in collaboration with Software Engineers and Business & Financial Analysts to implement • Assist with year end audit support, including retrieval of invoices, contracts, and supporting documentation • Respond to ad hoc requests from project accountants, project managers, and leadership • Participate in training to expand accounting, ERP, and systems knowledge • Attend company and client meetings as required • Cross-train to provide support to other Project Accounting and Finance team members • Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget • Performs other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced understanding of project accounting, billing projections and contract administration • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams), including advanced Excel functionality • Experience with an ERP or project accounting platform (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred) • Basic understanding of debits/credits, percentage of completion concepts, and billing schedules • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills in a distraction-free workspace • Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable supporting remote colleagues via Teams and email • Demonstrated ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions • Ability to prepare, maintain, and analyze accurate financial records, reports, and documentation • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines • Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Associate degree in accounting or related field PLUS minimum of five (5) years of experience in project accounting or a closely related role

🏖️ Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) • Flex spending accounts (FSA) • Dental and vision plans • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26 • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance • Paid parental leave after one year of employment