Project Financial Accountant

PROJECT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

MediTech Media, Ltd, a global company providing fee based scientific consulting services to major pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, has a high profile opportunity for a Project Financial Accountant at our Carnegie Center office in Princeton.

 

The successful candidate will be a business partner to our US based teams and also interacts directly with our overseas operations. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who seeks independence from day to day supervision and the opportunity to interact directly with highly educated staff at all levels of the corporation.

 

 

Responsibilities

 Assist in the initial estimate review with client services.Coordinate the production of the client budget for inclusion with the client proposal.Co-ordinate Version Control actions for proposal preparations, completion of project reconciliations.Analysis and review of financials in preparation for month end closing.Responsible for reconciliation and analysis of intranet timesheet reports.Prepare project revenue recognition forecasts for the current year with Client Services management for review by executive management.Assist Client Services management to prepare annual budgets in compliance with corporate timetable.Responsible for creation and maintenance of project files for each project director.Ensures revenue/costs are recognized in accordance with company financial policies and GAAP.Perform weekly cost analysis and reconciliation including reallocation to projects/jobs, reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger to C&P report and Maconomy.Posting of reallocations and month end accruals and deferrals.Review and update senior management reports.

 

 

Experience and qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in finance from an accredited college or university required. Five to seven year’s accounting or finance experience required, or an appropriate combination of education and experience. Prior fee income service organization experience highly preferred. Highly developed understanding of GAAP and in particular- accrual and deferral accounting, inter-company accounting in an international environment, percentage completion method and completed contract (project) method accounting.Computer Skills:  General computer literacy required. Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred, and general knowledge of accounting software. Team oriented but comfortable working independentlyMinimal travel

 

 

Competencies

 Commitment to Quality.Hands-on finance and accounting experience.Process oriented flexibility and comfortable with a multi-tasking environment.Self-starter.Strong minded but diplomatic.Change agent philosophy.

 

What we can offer?

 

  In addition to a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment where employees feel challenged and their contribution is recognized.  Opportunities for career and personal development are excellent.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience with an excellent benefits package including 401(K) and three weeks annual vacation.

 

Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter with salary expectations to:  Antonio Posey, MediTech Media, Ltd, 2 Ravinia Drive, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30346 Fax: 404 591 3280 Email:antonio.posey@meditechmedia.com