Sr. Project Accountant - Ajera

Stambaugh Ness (SN) is a professional services firm serving clients nationally with a singular focus on architecture, engineering, and related industries. With Stambaugh Ness, clients have access to a wide array of services – including advisory, technology, and accounting and tax – that enable them to meet compliance requirements, avoid risk, thrive, and grow. 

 

As a Senior Accountant in our Outsourcing Accounting Services (OAS) group, you will be a valued member of our team and will build relationships with your outsourcing clients. This position will offer you an excellent opportunity for career advancement in our growing firm and having ownership over your own book of business and clients.

To be successful, you should enjoy a remote position, possess strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills, and have a willingness to learn new things.

The Outsourced Accounting Services (OAS) Senior Accountant works with accounting software/systems, will manage a variety of tasks, and will be communicating with clients and co-workers.

This is a remote position that can work from anywhere within the United States.

What you’ll do at SN:

• Assist your clients in the complete project cycle; to include project entry, billing and project related reporting.
• Ability to reconcile financial discrepancies by researching and analyzing accounting data.
• Provide recurring daily/weekly transactional assists to clients including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card import, and consultant invoice management.
• Provide month-end closing service to clients, including reconciliation of general ledger, control accounts, bank and credit cards, prepayment and loan schedule updates, etc.
• Prepare financial statements.
• A problem solver for both the client and SN OAS. Identify the root cause of an issue and propose a solution to resolve it.
• Participate in the on-boarding process of new OAS clients.
• Always look for ways to help our clients and the firm improve processes and profitability and communicate suggestions to appropriate parties.
• Embrace the SN Way of becoming our client’s most trusted advisor, creating client delight, and meeting service standards.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with all client interactions.

What you may have done before:

• Worked in Outsourced accounting doing full accounting and bookkeeping
• Worked in consulting or with multiple clients at a time in accounting
• Had a position with a strong commitment to providing unmatched client service

What it takes to be a Senior Accountant:

• Proficiency in multiple ERPs and billing software (we use Deltek Ajera)
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting at or above a staff accountant level
• Have worked in full bookkeeping, AP/AR and financial statement reconciliation
• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in appropriate manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and practice areas within the organization

The hiring process: 

• Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening Call) with a member of our recruitment team
• Stage 2 (Hiring Director Interview) an interview with the Managing Director of Ajera Outsourced Accounting Services
• Stage 3 (Technical Interview) a written technical interview focused on accounting skills
• Stage 4 (Team Interview & Behavioral Interview) an interview with members of the OAS team and an interview with a member of our HR team
• Stage 5 (Offer)

What's in it for you:

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three health insurance plans to fit your needs and budget; get access to a variety of insurance, telehealth, Employee Assistance Program offerings, and other health & wellness benefits  
• Work-from-home flexibility: Work from anywhere within the US in a modern, connected, virtual environment, giving you freedom and flexibility to integrate work into your life  
• Time off when you need it: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs
• Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employe