NELSON is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support project
financial management, contract administration, billing, and collections across
the organization. The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for managing a
high volume of invoicing while working in conjunction with Project Accountants,
Finance Leaders and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up appropriately
and all invoices sent to the client are accurate and correct. You will mentor
and train Project Accountants, partner with Project Managers on invoicing,
collections, forecasting, and unbilled balances, and serve as a key resource for
resolving billing and project accounting challenges. In this role, you will
leverage your expertise in Deltek Vantagepoint, contract review, and project
accounting to ensure accurate project setup, timely and accurate invoicing, and
proactive resolution of outstanding balances. You will partner closely with
Project Managers and Project Accountants, providing guidance, training, and
support while serving as a key resource for complex billing issues, contract
challenges, and accounts receivable matters. The ideal candidate brings strong
analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability
to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and drive efficient
processes that support project profitability and positive financial outcomes.
Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:
Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and
pride in the result.
Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic. We keep it real—with clarity,
candor, and care.
Grow with Purpose. We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and
continuous improvement.
Think Bold. Execute Smart. We think boldly—and pair ambition with
discipline.
Make Space for Everyone. We value you—and build a culture where people can
thrive and do their best work.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may
be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other
reasons.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving
techniques to maximize profitability and achieve positive results
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, analysis and spreadsheet
capabilities
Proven ability to manage teams, complete tasks, and produce deliverables
efficiently
Must have strong independent thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, graphically, and in writing
Knowledge and ability to use Deltek Vantagepoint, NELSON Business Insights
reporting (Tableau), MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
and facilitating virtual meetings
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete
within the identified time frame
Proficiency in contract administration, additional services management &
collections resolution as it relates to our consulting partners
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned:
Mentor and support Project Accountants to ensure accuracy of input of project
set up in Deltek Vantagepoint
Mentor and support Project Accountants with contract review to ensure project
setup and invoicing conform to contract terms
Issue a high volume and high complexity of invoices while working in
conjunction with Project Managers to ensure all invoices sent to the client
are correct and appropriate.
Proactively manage unbilled time and expenses to ensure all aging balances
are addressed by the Project Manager
Submit all invoices to the clients
Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable tracking and collection
efforts
Train Project Managers in billing processes and procedures
Support onboarding of Project Managers
Notarize documents
Management of Missing Rates tool
Assist with Project Review Meetings as needed
Support Finance Leader as needed
Point of escalation for billing & project challenges and inquiries
General accounting support as needed
Project forecasting
Other duties may be assigned.
Education / Experience:
High school diploma required
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred
8+ years’ experience in a high volume billing department, or equivalent
combination of education and experience
National Average Salary range: $65,000 – $90,000 (compensation factors are based
upon years of relevant experience, qualifications/licensure, education, and
location). Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits. Bonuses can
include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive
Plan, Profit Sharing
Benefits of NELSON: (additional benefit details can be found
at: nelsonworldwide.com/careers [https://nelsonworldwide.com/careers/])
401(K) plan with company match
Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
Pet Insurance
Opportunities for career advancement
Paid time off and holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement
for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional
organization
NELSON and its related affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran,
disability or any other classification protected by law.
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