Project Accountant at Farm to Feed

Job description

Our growing company is seeking a project accountant to provide our project team with accounting support.

The project accountant will manage all project bills and invoices. Her/his duties will also include reviewing budgets and preparing financial reports. To be successful as a project accountant, you should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. Top-Notch project accountants ensure consistent billing and prepare reliable financial reports.

Project Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare to present accurate budget versus actuals report monthly and as needed.
• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures around the project.
• Providing project managers with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts in compliance with donor requirements
• Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
• Monitoring the cash flow of the project and ensuring timely requests for funding tranches from the donor.
• Issuing invoices and purchase orders, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
• Updating contracts according to donor requirements and reporting associated budget amendments.
• Ensuring a good audit trial which includes tracking and filing the required documents

Project Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) would be advantageous.
• 2-5 years’ experience as a project accountant, or similar.
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports in compliance with donor requirements.
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Excellent communication skills toward effective collaboration.