Project Accountant I

About the Role

Outforce is a global outsourcing and recruitment firm dedicated to connecting businesses with top-tier talent through customized solutions. The Project Accountant I role is a key position responsible for maintaining financial accuracy and managing client-facing tasks within a fast-paced environment. This fully remote position involves complex billing cycle management, compliance enforcement, and precise record-keeping. You will collaborate with the Project Accountant Team Lead and the Digital Innovation CSM/FSR team, requiring a proactive, detail-oriented approach. This role is intended for an accounting professional who is committed to quality assurance and continuous process improvement while working during US Eastern business hours.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or a related qualification and possesses four to six years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Adobe products is essential for billing and database management.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills and a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to build and maintain positive working relationships with various levels of management, internal teams, and external clients.
• You must be customer-focused, proactive in solving problems, and capable of setting goals while making sound independent decisions.
• Additionally, the role requires the ability to work the night shift, corresponding to US Eastern hours from 8 am to 5 pm.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Accountant I, your duties include reviewing and approving customer account setups and verifying contracts, purchase orders, and billing terms to capture accurate details in the MIS.
• You will prepare timely invoices for submission through multiple portals and handle expense transfers, billing voids, and write-offs with the necessary approvals.
• The role involves ongoing maintenance of customer account records and contract documentation, as well as monitoring CRM updates for consistency with billing records.
• You will actively support collection efforts by tracking outstanding balances, engaging with clients when necessary, and escalating collection matters that are 60 days overdue.
• Furthermore, you will process payments, follow up with internal teams, and contribute to company-wide quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits & Perks

• The company offers a competitive compensation package that includes night differential pay and comprehensive HMO coverage with one free dependent from the start date.
• Employees enjoy a permanent work-from-home arrangement, 20 days of annual leave, and access to an employee referral program with rewarding incentives.
• The culture is supported by engaging team activities, events, and client engagement initiatives, alongside ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career development.