<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Description</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Verista’s</strong> 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.</p> <p>Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.</p> <p><strong>Company Culture Guidelines & Values:</strong></p> <ul> <li>We empower and support our colleagues</li> <li>We commit to client success at every turn</li> <li>We have the courage to do the right thing</li> <li>We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.</li> <li>We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise</li> </ul></div><h4>Overview:</h4> <p>We are looking for a Project Accountant who will be responsible for end-to-end project accounting activities, including billing, collections, cash application, expense/vendor processing, and financial reporting for assigned accounts. Ensures compliance with A/P and A/R controls while collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p><strong>Project Accountant Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Establish projects in FinancialForce by validating Salesforce data and ensuring all supporting documentation (SOWs, POs, and related contract materials) is complete and aligned to billing requirements.</li> <li>Complete time and materials billing for assigned accounts, ensuring accurate invoices of billable hours and expenses in accordance with contract terms.</li> <li>Drive collections by tracking invoices in customer portals, reconciling hours and expenses to Salesforce, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with customer A/P to expedite payment.</li> <li>Manage cash applications by posting receipts, applying payments to invoices, and processing customer discounts and adjustments as appropriate.</li> <li>Review and process expense reports and vendor invoices allocated to assigned projects.</li> <li>Prepare revenue and project profitability reports for assigned customer accounts.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls and established A/P and A/R policies.</li> <li>Maintain general ledger integrity through accurate and timely recording of monthly transactions.</li> <li>Partner with operations to enhance Salesforce functionality and implement automation to improve process efficiency.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education/Relevant Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>B. S. Degree in Business (Accounting or Finance preferred)</li> <li>Minimum two to five years as a corporate staff accountant</li> <li>Experience using ERP Systems and report functionality</li> <li>Advanced proficiency utilizing Excel to develop and maintain complex models</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills:</strong><br>Successful candidates for this position will meet the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Exceptional proficiency with MS Office products, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint <ul> <li>Word (work with large documents containing tables, TOC, styles, track changes)</li> <li>Excel (create, modify charts, filter data, use of functions within multiple worksheets)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Detailed -oriented</li> <li>Critical thinking skills</li> <li>Proven organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and within timeline assigned</li> <li>Possess excellent oral, written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with fellow colleagues and customers</li> <li>Experience working in a fast paced, results driven organization</li> <li>Ability to meet tight deadlines</li> <li>Ability to adhere to Verista Values.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><em><strong>For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.</strong></em></p> <p><em>*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p> <p></p></div><div class="title">National (US) Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <p>Why Choose Verista?</p> <ul> <li>High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture</li> <li>Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs</li> <li>Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.</li> <li>Medical, Dental & Vision insurances</li> <li>FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits</li> <li>Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance</li> <li>Health Savings Account</li> <li>401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)</li> <li>Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays</li> <li>As Needed Sick Time</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>Team Social Activities (We have fun!)</li> <li>Employee Recognition</li> <li>Employee Referral Program</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement</li> </ul> <p><span class="styles--3mekH" data-ui="footer-compliance-notice">Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.  </span><span class="styles--3mekH" data-ui="footer-ccpa">If you are a California Job Applicant, see the <a href="https://apply.workable.com/verista/ccpa_policy?lng=en" target="_blank">privacy notice</a> for further details.  </span></p> <p>For more information about our company, please visit us at <a href="https://apply.workable.com/verista/" target="_blank">Verista.com</a></p></div>