Project Accounting Analyst

Job description

Job Title: Project Accounting Analyst Location: Dominican Republic Language Requirement: Advanced English (both spoken and written) – CV must be in English Submit your CV in English. Only candidates who meet the language and location requirements will be considered. About the Role: We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Accounting Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting the Project Set-Up team, ensuring accurate financial management of projects from creation through completion. You will handle financial coordination, data validation, and operational support, ensuring that projects are set up properly, transactions are processed efficiently, and deliverables are met on time with precision. This is an on-site position in the Dominican Republic, ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with large sets of data and cross-functional teams. What You’ll Be Doing: Project Set-Up & Monitoring: Manage the project/job creation queue, ensuring that all data is accurate, validated, and approved by the appropriate parties. Tracking & Reporting: Track project progress and deliverables, flag potential delays, and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders. Documentation & Organization: Keep project files up-to-date, well-organized, and easily accessible for team use. Financial Coordination: Support the accounting team during month-end close to ensure all transactions are processed. Handle order processing and project set-up tasks. Perform reconciliations between different systems and project records. Quality Control: Verify daily samples of completed project set-ups and provide feedback. Assist supervisors with tracking key metrics and performance indicators. Issue Resolution: Proactively monitor risks and issues, escalate when needed, and communicate resolutions to market leads. Cross-Team Support: Coordinate with other teams on special projects and communicate any special processing requirements to team leads. Who You Are: Detail-Oriented & Analytical: You have a keen eye for accuracy and enjoy working through complex problems with a hands-on approach. Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to explain issues and solutions clearly. Organized & Efficient: You excel at time management, planning, and multitasking in a dynamic environment. Collaborative: You work well with cross-functional teams and can effectively communicate across departments. Your Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in Accounting (non-entry level; project or financial accounting experience preferred). Solid understanding of GAAP (preferably US GAAP). Advanced Excel skills are essential: Experience working with large data sets (hundreds of columns/rows). Ability to analyze, manage, and draw insights from complex data. You will be tested on Excel proficiency during the interview process. Experience with Oracle ERP is a plus but not required. Strong ability to perform data analysis and manage financial transactions such as sales orders, billing, and discrepancy resolution. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM EST. End-of-Month (EOM): Last day of the month requires a 5 PM – 2 AM EST shift. Initial training period (1-3 months): Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM EST.