Senior Project Accountant

Nelson • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

NELSON is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support project financial management, contract administration, billing, and collections across the organization. The role manages a high volume of invoicing and works with Project Accountants, Finance Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately and client invoices are accurate.

The Senior Project Accountant mentors and trains Project Accountants, partners with Project Managers on invoicing, collections, forecasting, and unbilled balances, and serves as a resource for resolving billing and project accounting challenges. The role uses Deltek Vantagepoint, contract review, and project accounting expertise to support accurate project setup, timely invoicing, and proactive resolution of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and can manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and support efficient processes and positive project financial outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Eight or more 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 related to consulting partners.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support Project Accountants to ensure accurate project setup in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Mentor and support Project Accountants with contract review to ensure project setup and invoicing conform to contract terms.
• Issue high-volume, complex invoices in coordination with Project Managers, ensuring invoices sent to clients 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.
• Support project forecasting.

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 client needs
• Professional development, including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and professional organization memberships
• Bonuses, which may include a Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, and profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED