Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant Jobs

MIG

Location:
United States, Berkeley

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

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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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Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant

MIG

Location:United States, Berkeley

Category:Finance

Contract Type:Not provided