[Hiring] Project Accounting Analyst @Emergent LLC

Role Description

Mythics has an immediate need for a Project Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is a REMOTE position. The Project Accountant is responsible for handling the financial tasks associated with analysis, monitoring and reporting in support of assigned consulting projects and programs.

• Coordinate interdepartmental development of program plans and interface with vendors and customers as required.
• Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met.
• Monitor the status of financial accounts, ensuring that task order charges accurately reflect the correct labor hours and rates, subcontractor costs and other direct costs (ODCs).
• Prepare financial reports, statements and estimates (such as 553M, 533Q, and cost estimate portion of the Task Order Plan) provided to the Government.
• Resolve reporting and compliance issues.
• Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative and interface with various levels of management, responding to requests for financial data.
• Work under general supervision and develop solutions to problems with moderate scope/complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience working in accounting or financial analyst role.
• Experience working with accounting/financial software systems such as NetSuite and Certinia, MS Excel proficiency and other data management tools at intermediate level.
• Revenue recognition and accrual accounting required.
• Experience with government contracting requirements a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for consulting projects, including accounts receivable transactions, general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Professional attitude while interfacing with customers regarding collection issues and disputes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents from vendors and government agencies.
• Problem solving and mathematical skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and self-manage.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Frequent use or application of functional discipline principles, standards, and theories.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan.
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options.
• Legal Resources.
• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Remote or hybrid work options.
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties.
• Health and wellness-focused activities.
• Relaxation Spaces.
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices.