Project Accountant

NELSON Worldwide•Atlanta, GA

1d•$50,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

NELSON is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support project teams and Finance leadership. The role manages high-volume invoicing and works with Senior Project Accountants, Finance Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately and invoices are accurate and compliant with client contracts and billing requirements. The Project Accountant manages billing activities, supports project financial management, and partners with Project Managers on invoicing, collections, forecasting, and unbilled balances. The position also serves as a resource for resolving billing and project accounting challenges. Using Deltek Vantagepoint, NELSON Business Insights (Tableau), and analytical skills, the Project Accountant helps improve financial processes, maximize project profitability, and support positive business outcomes. The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a high-volume billing department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is strongly preferred. The role calls for strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, organization, and decision-making abilities, as well as proficiency with relevant accounting, reporting, and office tools. NELSON describes its culture through attributes including taking ownership, communicating directly and respectfully, purposeful growth, bold thinking with disciplined execution, and making space for everyone. The position offers a national average salary range of $50,000–$80,000, with compensation dependent on relevant experience, qualifications or licensure, education, and location. Additional compensation may include incentive plans and profit sharing. Benefits include retirement matching, health coverage, wellness rewards, pet insurance, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, flexible schedules and work-from-home options based on client needs, and professional development support.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume billing department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving techniques to maximize profitability and achieve positive results.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, analysis, and spreadsheet capabilities.
Proven ability to manage teams, complete tasks, and produce deliverables efficiently.
Strong independent-thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, graphically, and in writing.
Knowledge of and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint, NELSON Business Insights reporting (Tableau), and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as facilitate virtual meetings.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet identified time frames.
Proficiency in contract administration, additional services management, and collections resolution as they relate to consulting partners.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Issue high-volume and complex invoices, working with Project Managers to ensure invoices are correct and appropriate.
Proactively manage unbilled time and expenses and ensure aging balances are addressed by Project Managers.
Submit invoices to clients.
Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable tracking and collection efforts.
Train Project Managers in billing processes and procedures.
Support onboarding of Project Managers.
Notarize documents.
Manage the Missing Rates tool.
Assist with Project Review Meetings as needed.
Support the Finance Leader as needed.
Serve as a point of escalation for billing and project challenges and inquiries.
Provide general accounting support as needed.
Perform project forecasting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match.
Full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities.
Pet insurance.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible working schedules and work-from-home options based on the client's needs.
Professional development support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and professional organization memberships.
Additional compensation may include Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, and profit sharing.