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Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant

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MIG

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Location:
United States, Berkeley

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced professional to be our Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant in our Berkeley, CA office. The ideal candidate is skilled in professional services/consulting accounting and financial reporting functions and Deltek Vision and Vantage Point, and is interested in growth and longevity with MIG. The accounting team reports to the Director of Business Services and the MIG Officers Team (CEO, CFO, COO).

Job Responsibility:

  • Generate monthly invoices
  • coordinate with PMs and Principals for changes and to ensure accuracy with any requirements under the contract
  • submit invoices to client
  • process subconsultant A/P invoices
  • Provide accounting support to our Brooklyn, NY office (remotely) with AR/AP, billing, payroll and general administrative tasks
  • Project set up in Deltek including the project team, budgets, phases/tasks, and sub consultants
  • Analysis and reporting support
  • monitor, communicate and resolve accounting issues related to assigned projects with Project Managers and Principals
  • monitor and report monthly unbilled services balance to management
  • hands-on assistance directly with PMs and Principals to send invoices recover losses
  • report remedies for overages regularly to the Director of Business Services
  • Work with project teams to ensure contract compliance and understanding of contract terms
  • tracking for signatures and end dates
  • coordinate with PMs and Principals as needed for follow up and additional services or change letters
  • Coordinate with Principal/Director of Office Operations and Business Office for follow up on late payments and record updates in a monthly A/R report
  • Help oversee the company’s financials and accounts receivable functions, general ledger, provide quarterly general ledger reconciliation, A/R team workload management, ensure the integrity of financial records and processes in accordance with GAAP
  • prevent external audit findings through conducting and directing financial analysis, cutoff testing, and monthly/annual close activities
  • support others in the accounting/billing team when they are on vacation/short-staffed

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Willing to work in-person at one of MIG’s office locations for training and team relationship development
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting, managing project budgets and office finances for a $5M+ company or department
  • Experience in the A/E or consulting industry highly preferred
  • Experience with and understanding of applications of Federal Accounting Rules (FAR) and supporting projects in professional services consulting and design-build contracts is preferred
  • Can prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
  • Software proficiency in a professional services accounting software (Deltek Vision and Vantage point is required), Adobe PDF, Word and Excel
  • Use discretion and are tactful in difficult or confidential matters and have excellent skills in written and verbal communication
  • Have a professional and approachable demeanor, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, and a sense of urgency and responsibility/dedication
  • Are a trainable/coachable, can accept feedback, and are proactive, organized, efficient, and adaptable teammate who can work under deadlines

Nice to have:

  • A degree in accounting, business management or related field is a plus
  • Experience using Deltek Aljera and/or Google Suite is a plus
What we offer:
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Rewarding work environment
  • Creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • FSA
  • and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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