Specialist, Project Accountant

The Project Accounting (PA) team at ERM is a function that resides within the Finance Department, responsible for closely partnering with ERM's consultant teams to ensure proper administration and financial health of client projects, from inception through close.

This highly critical team is vital in ERM reaching important KPIs, including NR, PBBIT/EBITDA, and WIP DSO.

Project accounting focuses on tracking the financial aspects of a specific project, ensuring that budgets are managed, costs are controlled and billed, and financial reporting is accurate.

Responsibilities:


* Review contracts, set up projects with accurate WBS, budgets, project team access, and billing rates.


* Track project costs, budgets, and financial performance to inform Program Manager.


* Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances.


* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.


* Generate invoices based on contract terms, purchase orders and service agreements.


* Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, this may involve corrections including transferring of time and rate adjustments.


* Verify accuracy of billing details, including labor rates, pricing and tax calculations.


* Meet individual and team performance KPIs.


* Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed.


* Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures.

Qualifications:


* Five to eight years of project accounting (billing) experience (professional services experience preferred).


* Ability to work 2nd shift.


* In-office during onboarding, then transition to hybrid (3 days/week).


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


* Experience with invoice submittal via portals.


* Professional certification such as CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Job specific capabilities/skills:


* Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions.


* Ability to work with minimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks.


* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately.


* Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution.


* Strong computer skills, including Excel (BST experience preferred).

For the Specialist, Project Accountant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $67,909 – $84,236 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel r...