Project Accounting Associate

Overview

Project Accounting lead role within ERM's Global Delivery Centre in Gurugram, responsible for administering and financially managing client projects from inception through close while leading and coaching Associate team members.

What you'll do

• Oversee PA staff.
• Set up projects with accurate structure, budgets, project team access and billing rates.
• Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances.
• Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, which may involve corrections including transferring of time and rate adjustments.
• Reach WIP DSO goals by sending invoices to clients in a timely manner.
• Regularly review activity of projects to close projects after completion of work.
• Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed.
• Meet individual and team performance KPIs.
• Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures.
• Help recruit, onboard/train, and operationally manage Associates on the team.

What you'll need

• High School Diploma (Bachelor's preferred).
• Five to eight years of project accounting (billing) experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Professional services experience.
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• BST experience.

Details

• Location: New Delhi, India (ERM Global Delivery Centre, Gurugram).
• Ability to work 2nd shift.
• In-office during onboarding, then hybrid (3 days/week).
• Shift work may be required depending on the role.