Project Accountant Lead

About this role

SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant Lead is a full-time hybrid position based in the Baton Rouge office. This role is responsible for ensuring the administrative and financial health of projects throughout their lifecycle and performing a range of project-related accounting and reporting tasks to support project success. Additionally, the Project Accountant Lead will lead initiatives to improve departmental performance and drive collections. This position reports to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager and serves as a department leader in the AR Manager’s absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar or related capacity.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or other related degrees is required but relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek products, or other project-based software is strongly preferred but not required.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft products, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and consistently achieve deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and holds oneself accountable for results.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

ATTRIBUTES:

• **Integrity** – Maintains honesty, accountability, and ethical standards in all professional actions. Acts consistently with organizational values, keeps commitments, and makes principled decisions even in challenging situations.
• **Detail-oriented** - Able to pay close attention to the small particulars when working on a task to produce a high-quality product.
• **Self-Directed** - Shows initi...