Project Accountant I

Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities for our customers and employees through collaboration, compassion, equity, and imagination. For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to local governments, schools, and community-based organizations, helping them improve their business processes so they can focus on their missions. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a talented Project Accountant I to join our team of nearly 500 employees. The Project Accountant I is responsible for supporting project budgets, generating reconciliation reports (budget vs. actuals), researching discrepancies, and invoicing customers utilizing accounting related data and systems. The Project Accountant I works primarily with CCSI’s Accounting Department and Project Leads, providing additional support to internal teams and external customers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent education and work experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, project accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite accounting system a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Learning quickly, thinking independently, and communicating effectively.
• Balancing competing priorities and deadlines, organizing work effectively, and having a proactive approach to managing responsibilities.
• Building collaborative relationships.
• Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful.
• Problem-solving both independently and with others.
• Being proficient with Excel and MS Word.
• Developing high quality spreadsheets, navigating various software systems, and consolidating data.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Accounting support on assigned projects including: new project set up in CCSI’s accounting system, budget review, regular financial reporting and analysis, billing, and follow up as needed.
• Provide financial reporting support to Project Leads and/or Project Accounting Manager on a regular basis.
• Prepare invoices timely and accurately. Following internal workflows to complete review/approval processes.
• Ensure project fiscal reporting and invoicing aligns with contract requirements.
• Reconcile deferred revenue balances as they relate to assigned projects.
• Monitor outstanding receivables to support cash flow, following up as needed.
• Assess needs, resolve problems, or escalate Project Accounting related issues for resolution as appropriate.
• Ensure project information is accurate and up to date in CCSI’s Accounting related systems.
• Assist as requested with audits related to assigned projects (i.e. year-end audit, Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR), the Single Audit for Federal Funds).
• Partner with Accounting team on the month-end closing process to confirm appropriate project revenue and expense recognition.
• Maintain knowledge of and assists with documentation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Work with organization towards continual improvement of internal accounting operations.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers in a professional manner and has the highest standard of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation
• An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees