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 will be required to work onsite as well as remotely. To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have:     Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 5+ years of accounting experience (preferred)     Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the ability to reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss reports, and the ability to implement financial management policies and procedures     Experience with budgeting and forecasting across multiple funding streams and communicating the contract's financial position     Advanced computer skills in MS Excel and accounting software, with QuickBooks, Adaptive, Workday, and Expensify experience a plus     Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills     Ability to work across all levels of management and staff     Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills     Ability to meet accounting month-end deadlines, be proactive, and work independently and in a virtual team environment     Must possess integrity and be able to maintain confidentiality Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role:     Master's or MBA degree     Bilingual or multilingual     Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services Salary: $63,000 - $67,000/yr Travel: As Needed About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition  has resulted in numerous honors: Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See www.careerteam.com  for more information. Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application