Description
*This position requires an employee to work a few days per week in-person at either our Medford, MA office, or our Chicago, IL office.
Cambridge Systematics, Inc. is shaping the future of transportation. We are industry leaders, transportation specialists dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments can deliver the best possible results. By providing innovative policy and planning solutions, objective analyses and technology applications, we help our clients anticipate and meet future transportation needs while improving the performance of existing infrastructure and operations. Above all, we are committed to our clients’ success in making transportation better for future generations.
Accounting is dedicated to providing accurate and timely financial data to assist in the management and safe guarding of company assets, maintaining compliance with GAAP and all regulatory filings established by State and Federal agencies, and providing supportive services that meet the needs of Cambridge Systematics. Accounting offers services to our customers with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and providing reliable resources to aid CS in meeting all goals. The Project Accountant supports the Project Accounting and Reporting team within the Accounting Department. The Project Accounting and Reporting team is the essential strategic link between the Accounting Department, project managers and the clients. The Project Accountant is primarily responsible for, invoicing, management of unbilled costs, and close out. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Accounting and Reporting
•Produces project draft invoice and communicate with Project Manager to gain approval •Assemble final invoice in compliance with client policies and requirements •Perform project financial analysis for project managers as needed •Prepare project close out documents as required by contract requirements
Billed and Unbilled Analysis
•Management of unbilled costs monthly for all projects assigned including monthly analysis, reporting, and resolution of unbillable costs •Management of billed costs including collections activities and monthly status reporting to management •Reconcile discrepancies between invoice and client payment
Fiduciary Responsibility
•Continuous focus on the safeguarding of company assets •Maintains confidentiality with all financial documents and sensitive company and employee information •Maintains proper filing and documentation with strong attention to detail •Accountable for knowledge of and compliance with GAAP and company accounting policy •Maintain and adhere to internal control structure
Position Requirements
- 0-2 years of applicable experience
- *This position requires an employee to work a few days per week in-person at either our Medford, MA office, or our Chicago, IL office.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proficient in Excel
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with a high attention to detail
- Strong time management and communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
Cambridge Systematics is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a culture in which every voice is valued, where employees have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and they feel empowered to do their best work. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the firm and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.
If you think you have what it takes but aren’t sure you meet all the requirements of this job, we invite you to connect with us. We value all perspectives and life experiences and want to hear about yours.
EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY
Salary: $60k-$75k