Project Accountant

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives.  We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.  At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.TITLE: Project Accountant REPORTS TO: Project Director LOCATION: Borderplex Region EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt Employee Career Team is looking to hire a Project Accountant who is responsible for all financial activities within the project. The primary responsibilities for this role focus on invoicing, analyzing, and reporting project financial status. The ideal candidate must be able to interact with co-workers and customers at all levels and thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. The Project Accountant must maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Project Director. Your Impact on Career Team's Success:     Ensure that procedures and policies are in place to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with Federal, local, State, and corporate policies     Direct fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, and reporting     Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirements     Work closely with senior company leadership, the Project Director, staff, and the Workforce Board to provide financial insight and reporting on the performance of assigned projects     Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies, budgets, and funding guidelines     Coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects, including establishment and monitoring of procedures and policies by contract     Process employee expenses, participant expenses, vendor invoices, and program payroll analytics     Prepare monthly project advance requests, invoices, and supporting documentation, and work with Workforce Boards on any inquiries to ensure timely payment     Perform month-end closing activities, including Balance Sheet reconciliations     Perform financial reporting, including budgets, forecasts, and associated comparisons     Support annual audit deliverables and manage periodic program audit requests     Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset     Other duties and projects as needed This position is expected to be a HYBRID position. The selected candidate w...