Temp, Accounting - Finance

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.


Job Summary

The Project Accountant will be responsible for assigned clients and/or projects to ensure accurate invoicing. The Project Accountant will work in collaboration with Project Finance and Project Management to understand and translate project proposals and budgets to ensure accurate and timely billing.


Please note the following:

• This is a part-time, temporary, and fully remote position.
• While there is no fixed end date, we anticipate the role will last approximately 6-9 months.
• Weekly hours will vary but will remain under 30 hours per week.
• Please note that benefits are not offered for this role.
• This position is best suited for candidates located in the Central or Eastern time zones (CST/EST).


Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities

• Review project budgets in MS Dynamics NAV for accuracy and agreement with signed legal documents with client.
• Prepare pre-billing reports for project manager review.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support project managers with client collections.
• Work with Project Management to issue invoices.
• Ensure steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions and highlight associated risks.
• Prepare unbilled vendor and courier accruals for assigned studies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to assist with client inquiries and resolutions, or escalate to the appropriate parties.
• Understand project workflow in order to validate or update processes.
• Track and update company metrics.
• Maintain customer information in MS Dynamics NAV.
• Maintain project support library in SharePoint.
• Other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• Laboratory or clinical trial industry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong experience in customer service, with excellent organization and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage and own tasks and functions.
• Very high attention to detail is required for success in this position.


Language Ability

Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public is also necessary.


Math Ability

The ability to apply advanced concepts of accounting is required.


Reasoning Ability

Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative and executive issues. Must display excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.


Computer Skills

The Project Accountant individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Intermediate to Advanced Excel. The ability to navigate software and databases, and experience pulling, processing and analyzing data is a must. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system, as well as Salesforce, is a plus.


Certificates and Licenses

N/A


Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties