Project Accountant

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.  

Job Description

THE POSITION:

Project Accountants are finance specialist who manages project finances including revenue recognition, billing milestones, and forecasting. They prepare and maintain revenue tracking analysis for monthly reporting.  Project Accountants provide pre-billing information to project managers for review and are responsible to send clients timely and accurate invoices.  They effectively communicate with team members and project leads across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

• Monitor and adjust related information in D365 and related ERP systems to ensure accurate revenue reporting and billing.
• Creates and ensures proper alignment of projects with contracts within ERP system.
• Partner with various members in the organization that impact the product to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of billing requirements for all contacts for assigned business(es).
• Interacts with various members of the business units to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Prepares client and project level reconciliations to discuss with Project Leads and raise awareness of budget balances, actuals vs. budget, and monthly billings.
• Coordinates the calculation of revenue and accruals according to corporate and revenue recognition standards.
• Generates and processes client invoices and submits to client for payment.
• Manages justification and validation of time entries, expenses, transfers and write-offs while ensuring appropriate approvals.
• Provides reporting of outstanding client and vendor purchase orders while providing risk analysis accordingly.
• Manages client accruals and rebates.
• Ensure revenue is not over recognized.
• Assist with audits / budgeting / forecasting.
• Beginning of the month review process and verifies data (i.e., rates, sales price) is accurate and adjusts as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel - 2-5 days per year
• Hours - 40 Hours per week, 5 days of the week

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education - Accounting or Finance Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience and/or Training - Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in a finance or accounting department. Familiar with revenue recognition concepts, ability to read and understand a contract for billing requirements, and forecasting. Must have strong general ledger knowledge.  Must thrive in a team player environment.
• Technology/Equipment - Proficient in exc