Project Accounting Coordinator

About the role

The Project Accounting Coordinator is responsible for the quality, accuracy and administration of the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project accounting database. This position reviews client-required electronic invoices, maintains project accounting processes and documentation and provides support to the Project Accounting Manager and Senior Accounting Manager on a variety of accounting-related activities and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains project accounting database processes, procedures and documentation and recommends updates as needed.
• Provides training and guidance to other staff on applicable project accounting database processes and system functionality.
• Provides backup support for project accounting activities and helps ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Supports project accountants with electronic billing through third party client billing systems and assists with related billing requirements.
• Participates in the testing, development, and implementation of project accounting system and process changes.
• Assists the Project Accounting Manager and Senior Accounting Manager with a variety of tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two years of progressive experience in a corporate accounting environment; experience in a professional services firm preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong ERP system experience; experience with Deltek VantagePoint preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with critical deadlines and consistently complete work as defined.
• Professional-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.