Project Accountant

Global Prairie•Kansas City, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Prairie is seeking a versatile and organized team player with strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment to join our Accounting and Finance team as a Project Accountant. The Project Accountant has high visibility to company leadership and is primarily responsible for functioning as a finance partner to client-facing account teams for a portfolio of clients. This individual may also have general ledger responsibilities, including reporting and analysis. Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable prioritizing multiple responsibilities. Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics: Collaborative Optimistic Resilient Flexible Curious Philanthropic Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate: Strong detail orientation Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at once High level of comfort working in a fast-paced environment Discretion when handling confidential information Self-motivated and highly dependable Teamwork mindset Willingness to learn new systems and processes Learning mindset and openness to using AI tools to improve day-to-day efficiency, accuracy and process improvement

Requirements

Progressive experience in prior accounting and/or finance roles
Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Analytical problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in agency or other type of professional services firm is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Financial management for a portfolio of clients, including: Leading the billing process and monitoring AR to ensure timely collection, Monitoring overall project budget health, Revenue recognition, Ad hoc project reporting and analysis
Assisting with media buy management, including media billing and reconciliations
Ad hoc general ledger responsibilities, including reporting and analysis
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Serving as backup for other team members, as necessary