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 will be responsible for all financial activities within the project. The primary responsibilities for this role focus on invoicing, analyzing, and reporting project financial status. The Project Accountant must maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Project Director. Responsibilities Ensure procedures and policies support effective and efficient financial reporting and 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. HYBRID POSITION: The selected candidate will be required to work onsite as well as remotely. Qualifications 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), ability to reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss reports, and 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 We Would Love Master’s or MBA degree. Bilingual or multilingual. Training in Trauma‑Informed Care, evidence‑based practice, and/or whole family services. Travel: As needed. 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 status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr