Senior Project Accountant

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We're fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

THE POSITION:

This position is a financial support and insights role to the Professional Services business unit. The Senior Project Accountant is a finance specialist who will lead and provide oversight with the project finances including revenue recognition, billing milestones, and forecasting. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: provide pre-billing information to project managers for review, responsible to send clients timely and accurate invoices and prepare and maintain revenue tracking analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

Monitors and adjusts related information in D365 to ensure accurate revenue reporting and billing
Reviews and understands project contracts deliverables and statement of work
Maintains knowledge of billing requirements for all contacts for assigned business(es)
Partners with various members in the organization to ensure accurate financial reporting
Monitors and reviews with various members of the business units to ensure accurate revenue reporting and billing
Assists and supports the Project Accountant with the client and project level reconciliations to discuss with Project Leads
Verifies revenue and accruals according to corporate and revenue recognition standards
Generates and processes client invoices and submits to client for payment
Manages justification and validation of time entries, expenses, transfers and write-offs while ensuring appropriate approvals
Manages client accruals and rebates
Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording and verifying transactions
Analyzes budget balances, actuals vs. budget, and monthly billings
Maintains financial health of projects by working with assigned business unit team by understanding contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition and billing
Assists with audits, budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end close
All other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

Travel - 2-5 days per year
Hours - 40 Hours per week, 5 days of the week

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Education - Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience and/or Training - Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in a finance or accounting department. Experience with revenue recognition concepts, ability to read and understand a contract for billing requirements, and forecasting. Must thrive in a team player environment.
Technology/Equipment - Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Hands on knowledge of accounting software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience and/or Training - Prior experience in Agency and/or Pharmaceutical environment
Licenses/Certificates - CPA License
Technology/Equipment - Prior experience with Microsoft D365

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $81,000 to $113,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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