Project Accountant
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC
Silver Spring, MD
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Billing, Biology, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulations, Revenue Recognition, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
4 days ago
Project Accountant - Silver Spring, MD
Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Silver Spring, MD in their search for a Project Accountant to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting project-based accounting functions, including budgeting, billing, financial reporting, and contract administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project accounting activities, including project setup, budgeting, billing, and cost tracking.
- Prepare and process client invoices and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
- Monitor project financial performance and assist with forecasting and variance analysis.
- Reconcile project accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial reporting and contract compliance.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to project accounting.
- Maintain project documentation, contracts, and supporting financial records.
- Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with billing, revenue recognition, and account reconciliations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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