Project Account Team Lead - SS

The Project Accountant Team Lead manages the workflow in Accounting Operations to meet all month end deadlines. Provides guidance, training, and oversight of a group of Project Accountants. Responsible for reviewing and posting of customer invoices, expense reports, and contractor bills. Supports Accounting Manager in responding to the ever-changing needs of the business.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Overseeing the activities of a group of Project Accountants, which includes supporting, training, and reviewing all work, resolving complex invoicing issues, conduct one on one meetings with staff, etc.
• Monitor unbilled receivables for Project Accountants once invoicing is complete
• Assist with month end close to ensure deadlines are met
• Reconcile certain subledger accounts to the general ledger, including, but not limited to, AP, AR, deferred revenue, subcontractor accrual, etc.
• Preparing and reconciling revenue and project profitability reporting; assist Controller and Accounting Manager in ensuring revenue recognition of Projects complies with GAAP accounting standards
• Point person for all procedural and policy questions and issues and assists in development and implementation of new procedures
• Coordinates with Operations and Sales departments to resolve invoicing errors and/or adjustments to collect overdue customer invoices
• Conducts periodic audit of available funding of Projects.
• Oversee training of billable resources on standard company policies and procedures, and time and expense entry
• Train Project Accountants; plan, assign, and direct work; performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Work closely with Controller and Accounting Manager in elements of financial reporting, compliance, auditing, and tax.
• Assist with special reporting requests from management.
• Maintaining financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls
• Maintaining accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge/Experience

• B. S. Degree in Business (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• 4+ years of Accounting experience

• Experience using Excel to develop complex models

Successful candidates for this position will meet the following criteria:

• Ability to leverage experience and knowledge to help motivate team members to increase efficiency, productivity and achieve success
• Ability to define problems, evaluate potential solutions and implement the resolution
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Project Accountants, customers, billable resources, and other Verista employees
• Exceptional proficiency with MS Office products, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Detailed -oriented, excellent organizational skills,
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and within timeline assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• FLSA executive and professional positions paid on salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks in excess of 40 hours (including weekends or holidays)
• Ability to travel as required in support of client projects
• Significant desk work on a computer
• Lifting requirements – 35 lbs. per OSHA requirements

Benefits

Why Verista?

• High growth potential and fast paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurances
• Company paid medical premiums.
• Dental & Vision insurances
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• Leadership development training, career planning, and tuition reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Maternity, Parental Leave and Bereavement

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