Senior Accountant (Projects)

Phoenix Oversight Group LLC

2d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Phoenix Oversight Group, LLC is a technology and advisory firm specializing in mortgage and financial services transformation and consulting services across the federal and commercial sectors. We partner with agencies to bring structure, execution, and accountability to complex, mission critical programs. We are known for stepping into high-stakes environments, strengthening operations, and delivering outcomes that matter. The Senior Accountant (Projects) is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions including commercial and federal project administration and billing, general ledger management, reconciliations, support of the month-end and year-end close process. This role typically has 5+ years of experience, works with greater autonomy than a Staff Accountant while collaborating closely with the Controller, Staff Accountant (GL AP AR), HR, Payroll, and Contracts. This is a mid-level position focused on day-to-day financial transactions processing, accuracy, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring project SubK vendor and customer invoices, customer AR payments, and other financial records are managed and recorded in a timely and accurate manner. You will work closely across the company to support smooth accounting and financial operations across all commercial and federal government contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
At least five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in all areas of project-based accounting, e.g., Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Depreciation, Intangible Assets and Amortization, Lease Accounting, Prepaid, Cash, Credit Card, and Expense Reporting
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
Advanced Excel and other MS Office application skills
Experience with ERP systems, e.g., QBO Online, Deltek Costpoint, or Unanet in a multi-company environment
Experience in FAR, CAS, and DCAA regulations and compliance
Strong analytical, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working with ClaudeAI and other AI as part of the process to improve and automate accounting and finance transaction processing
Experience with financial systems conversions, implementations, process automation, and AI

Responsibilities

Administer and update all commercial and federal contracts in Unanet GovCon ERP
Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly project invoices to commercial and government customers
Post all commercial and government customer payments daily
Assist with the preparation and review of monthly journal entries, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Assist with income and expense account balances and variances, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and serve as a point of contact during internal and external audits
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis as needed
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies
Assist with process improvement initiatives, including automation of manual accounting tasks
Support state and local tax filings and compliance in coordination with external tax advisors, where applicable
Prepare and submit commercial and federal government customer invoices in accordance with contract requirements and timelines
Track receivables and assist in the follow-up on outstanding invoices
Reconcile billed amounts with contract funding and approved work
Maintain accurate records of invoices and payments
Review project SubK invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Validate invoices against contract terms, purchase orders, and approved funding
Coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
Support timely payments to SubK vendors