Project Accountant

TITLE: Project Accountant

REPORTS TO: Project Director

LOCATION: Borderplex Region

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Career Team is looking to hire a Project Accountant who is responsible for all financial activities within the project. The primary responsibilities for this role focus on invoicing, analyzing, and reporting project financial status. The ideal candidate must be able to interact with co-workers and customers at all levels and thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.

The Project Accountant must maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Project Director.

• Ensure that procedures and policies are in place to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with Federal, local, State, and corporate policies
• Direct fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, and reporting
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirements
• Work closely with senior company leadership, the Project Director, staff, and the Workforce Board to provide financial insight and reporting on the performance of assigned projects
• Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies, budgets, and funding guidelines
• Coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects, including establishment and monitoring of procedures and policies by contract
• Process employee expenses, participant expenses, vendor invoices, and program payroll analytics
• Prepare monthly project advance requests, invoices, and supporting documentation, and work with Workforce Boards on any inquiries to ensure timely payment
• Perform month-end closing activities, including Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Perform financial reporting, including budgets, forecasts, and associated comparisons
• Support annual audit deliverables and manage periodic program audit requests
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

This position is expected to be a HYBRID position. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite as well as remotely.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 5+ years of accounting experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the ability to reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss reports, and the ability to implement financial management policies and procedures
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting across multiple funding streams and communicating the contract's financial position
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel and accounting software, with Quick Books, Adaptive, Workday, and Expensify experience a plus
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across all levels of management and staff
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet accounting month-end deadlines, be proactive, and work independently and in a virtual team environment
• Must possess integrity and be able to maintain confidentiality

• Master's or MBA degree
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Salary: $63,000 - $67,000/yr

Travel: As Needed

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

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