Senior Project Accountant

Consertus

. Own project financial administration for an assigned portfolio across the full project lifecycle .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project financial administration, including contract management, billing processes, and revenue recognition. Proficient in financial reporting and analysis, with a strong focus on process improvement and team mentorship.

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Project Accounting ExperienceDeltek Vantagepoint ProficiencyContract Management KnowledgeFinancial Reporting and AnalysisProcess Improvement Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project Financial AdministrationContract Types KnowledgeBilling Terms ManagementWIP AnalysisAR Aging AnalysisMonth-End CloseChange Order ProcessingInvoice PreparationCompliance ManagementFinancial Audits Support

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationMentoring and TrainingDeadline ManagementCollaboration with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Deltek VantagepointSalesforceIroncladExcelPower BI

Industry Keywords

ASC 606 FamiliarityServices EnvironmentConsulting EnvironmentProject Lifecycle ManagementRevenue Recognition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own project financial administration for an assigned portfolio across the full project lifecycle
Review contracts and authorizations; establish WBS, billing terms, contract values, and project status
Create and link billing and rate tables in Deltek Vantagepoint
Process and maintain change orders and supplements using Salesforce or Ironclad notifications
Manage the monthly billing cycle, prepare draft invoices, and route them for review and approval
Monitor unbilled and aged WIP, document causes, and escalate threshold exceptions
Coordinate month-end revenue activities to support accurate revenue recognition
Ensure write-offs, credit memos, and adjustments comply with policy
Support weekly AR reviews, monitor aging, and run escalation protocols at 60+, 85+, and 120+ days
Resolve cash receipt discrepancies with Cash Applications and AR
Execute project closeout checklists and follow up on inactive projects
Prepare month-end unbilled reports for consolidation and reporting
Provide advanced reporting and analysis of WIP, backlog, margin, and AR aging
Handle client compliance requests and support project-financial audits
Assist with month-end and year-end close
Partner with Project Accounting management on process improvements
Help Project Managers and operating-unit leadership understand project financial data
Train, mentor, and coach Project Accountants

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of project accounting experience in a services or consulting environment
Working knowledge of contract types (T&M, fixed fee, NTE, and unit-based) and their billing terms
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement, provide training, and mentor junior staff without formal reporting authority
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage month-end deadlines
Clear communication with Project Managers and other non-finance stakeholders
Proficiency in Excel, including analysis of WIP, backlog, margin, and AR aging
Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with client and project requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision preferred
Familiarity with ASC 606 concepts for service revenue preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce and Ironclad preferred
Vantagepoint report writing or reporting built on Vantagepoint data in Power BI preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive core benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Employer-paid life and disability coverage
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance
401(k) with day-one eligibility
100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%
10 paid holidays
PTO plan starting at 15 days annually and growing up to 25 days with tenure
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development