Accounting Project Management Specialist

Corgan•Dallas, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Project Management Specialist to support and lead key accounting initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional projects. This role serves as a critical link between accounting operations, reporting, and technology teams, ensuring projects are effectively planned, executed, and aligned with financial reporting requirements and internal controls. The ideal candidate combines accounting knowledge with strong project management and process improvement capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2–4 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or related role
Experience coordinating or supporting projects in a professional setting
Strong understanding of accounting systems and ERP platforms
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with accounting system implementations or ERP enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies

Nice To Haves

Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile)

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate accounting-related projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, and responsibilities
Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met
Identify, escalate, and help resolve project risks and issues
Provide regular updates and reporting on project status to leadership
Evaluate existing accounting processes across billing, governance, and reporting functions
Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization
Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency
Document workflows, procedures, and role responsibilities to enhance clarity and accountability
Partner with IT on accounting system implementations and upgrades
Support testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities
Evaluate current systems and recommend enhancements or alternative solutions
Ensure systems and processes support financial reporting requirements and internal controls
Facilitate communication between accounting operations, reporting, and technology stakeholders
Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable project deliverables
Present findings, recommendations, and updates to management