Senior Project Accountant

About Us
Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep industry expertise with advanced digital capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,500 professionals, we help clients plan, deliver, and optimize complex capital programs across the full project lifecycle.
Our integrated capabilities span advisory, digital solutions, engineering and design, and program delivery, enabling organizations to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and achieve strategic objectives. We serve a diverse range of industries, including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial real estate, life sciences, and technology.
At Consertus, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment where individuals can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact. Together, we’re transforming the way the world is planned, built, and delivered.
Learn more about how Consertus is creating lasting value for clients, communities, and our people at www.consertus.com.
About This Role
The Senior Project Accountant owns project financial administration for an assigned portfolio across the full project lifecycle: project setup, billing, revenue support, work-in-progress (WIP) and backlog management, and accounts receivable coordination. The role works in Deltek Vantagepoint and partners with Project Managers, Business Development, Legal and Contracting, and Finance to keep every project compliant with Consertus’s Project Lifecycle Management SOP and ASC 606.
Key Responsibilities
Project Setup and Compliance
Review executed contracts, notices to proceed, and pre-contract work authorizations; establish the WBS, billing terms, contract values, and project status in accordance with policyCreate and link billing tables and rate tables, confirming that billing terms in Vantagepoint match the contractProcess and maintain change orders and supplements promptly, updating project setup on notification from Salesforce or Ironclad
Billing, WIP, and Revenue
Manage the monthly billing cycle, preparing draft invoices and routing them for Project Manager review and approvalMonitor unbilled and aged WIP, documenting reasons for unbilled projects and escalating per policy when thresholds are exceededCoordinate month-end revenue activities with Project Managers to support accurate revenue recognitionConfirm that write-offs, credit memos, and adjustments comply with the approval matrix and corporate policy
Accounts Receivable
Support the weekly AR review, monitoring aging and running escalation protocols at 60+, 85+, and 120+ daysResolve cash receipt discrepancies and coordinate with Cash Applications and AR as needed
Reporting, Closeout, and Audit
Execute the closeout checklist upon Project Manager notification and follow up on inactive projectsPrepare the month-end unbilled report with explanations for consolidation and reportingProvide advanced reporting and analysis of WIP, backlog, margin, and AR aging to Project Managers and Business Unit leadershipHandle client compliance requests and support audit requests relating to project financialsAssist with month-end and year-end close as needed
Process Improvement and Mentoring
Partner with Project Accounting management to design and implement procedures that improve project accounting operationsHelp Project Managers and operating unit leadership understand their project financial dataTrain, mentor, and coach Project Accountants, including those who do not report to the role directly
Qualifications/Requirements
8+ years of project accounting experience in a services or consulting environmentWorking knowledge of contract types (T&M, fixed fee, NTE, and unit-based) and their billing termsDemonstrated ability to lead process improvement, provide training, and mentor junior staff without formal reporting authorityStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage month-end deadlinesClear communication with Project Managers and other non-finance stakeholdersProficiency in Excel, including the ability to analyze WIP, backlog, margin, and AR aging
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experienceExperience with Deltek Vantagepoint or VisionFamiliarity with ASC 606 concepts for service revenueFamiliarity with Salesforce and Ironclad as sources of project and contract dataVantagepoint report writing, or reporting built on Vantagepoint data in Power BI
Additional Requirements / Skills / Working Hours / Compensation Range
Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with client and project requirements
What’s In It For You
Comprehensive core benefits (medical, dental, vision)Employer-paid life and disability coverageA wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays, and a PTO plan that starts at 15 days annually, growing up to 25 days with tenureAccess to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Skills
Power BI, Excel, Process Improvement, Business Development, Salesforce, Accounting

Experience
8+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes