Accountant/Project Accountant

Overview: Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a professional services environment. Collaborating closely with the Controller and other accounting professionals, you'll handle a diverse range of accounting tasks while adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position demands meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to fostering the company's fiscal growth within regulatory compliance and ethical standards. Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Revenue Recognition and Project Accounting:
- Facilitate efficient revenue recognition for fixed fee projects during month-end.
- Serve as the primary liaison for project managers, providing crucial project accounting status and metrics.
- Conduct thorough review and setup of projects in NetSuite to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Analyze project financial variances and communicate findings to management.
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 standards for project financials.
- Audit and reconcile contract assets and liabilities on a project basis.
- Maintain service items and revenue arrangements as needed.
- Assist in intercompany revenue and receivables.
- Provide support for ASC 606 Project Revenue Recognition. General Accounting:
- Prepare journal entries with proper documentation.
- Assist in documenting and improving accounting processes.
- Support the Controller during internal or external audits.
- Collaborate on financial reports for internal purposes, parent company, and auditors.
- Participate in business structure expansion initiatives.
- Recommend changes to policies or procedures to enhance financial reporting.
- Provide backup and support for journal entries and other approvals.
- Act as a backup for other team members.
- Assist with month/quarter/year-end tasks including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis. Cash Receipts and Bank Deposits:
- Backup support for deposits and cash receipts. Financial Audits:
- Assist in preparing financial data for internal and external audits.
- Ensure organized documentation is readily available for auditors. Confidentiality & Ad Hoc Duties:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.
- Assist the Controller with special finance and accounting projects.
- Support finance team and company operations with assigned duties. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in project cost accounting and finance.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and accounting software.
- Advanced expertise in MS Excel.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and journal entries.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information responsibly and ethically.
- Compliance with local, state, federal financial regulations, and company policies.
- Experience with government contracting organizations is advantageous.
- Valid driver's license and insurance. Working Environment: The majority of work for this role is performed in a home office or professional office setting, involving interactions with various individuals. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Preference Statement: Preference is granted to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training. Pay Transparency Statement: We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on inquiries about, discussions on, or disclosures of pay. However, confidentiality of compensation information is maintained in accordance with legal obligations. Equal Opportunity Employer: We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. LI-Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year