Project Accountant

ForeFlight; Sweden; On-site; SEK 491,427 - 709,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Health and wellness reimbursement

Pension plan

30 paid vacation days

Job summary

ForeFlight is seeking a Project Accountant in Gothenburg. This critical role involves overseeing global project accounting functions, including revenue recognition and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and over three years of experience in project/cost accounting, preferably in a SaaS environment. Fluency in Swedish is preferred. The company offers medical insurance, paid vacation, and growth opportunities in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project/cost accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP and basic workflows of Projects, Costs, Accounts Receivable.
• Fluent in Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Administer the monthly billing and revenue recognition in the project accounting module.
• Prepare project-related reconciliations for balance-sheet accounts.
• Provide insight and data to drive decision-making.

Skills

Project/cost accounting experience

Knowledge of Oracle ERP

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Jeppesen Foreflight is one of the largest software development companies in Gothenburg. We develop and implement innovative resource management and optimization solutions for the world’s leading airlines. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering more value to our clients.

At Jeppesen’s office in central Gothenburg you will work in a one-of-a-kind software development organization with solutions that make a real difference to people around the world. You will be working in an agile learning organization, surrounded by a team of talented, creative and dedicated colleagues. You will learn and broaden your perspective by working with 400 professionals from more than 50 different nations, but also be part of a global organization allowing for collaboration with customers and colleagues across the world. Most importantly, you will be expected to make a difference.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to support our global project accounting functions, including monthly revenue recognition, account reconciliations, and audit‑ready documentation. This role is critical in ensuring our financial reporting accuracy while partnering with the FP&A and Project Managers to drive process improvements as we scale.

This is not a role for someone who maintains what exists. It is a role for someone who identifies what is missing, builds it correctly, and holds the organization accountable to it.

Project Accounting & Month‑End Operations

• Administer the monthly billing and revenue recognition in the project accounting module.
• Validate the revenue and costs of projects as part of the month‑end close.
• Prepare journal entries and review system‑generated reports for accuracy.
• Analyze and review transactions and relationships.
• Maintain documentation in such a manner that an external auditor or reviewer with no prior context could evaluate the reasonableness of the support.
• Hold members of the organization accountable for providing appropriate support (invoices, contracts, detailed calculations, etc.).

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare project‑related reconciliations for balance‑sheet accounts, ensuring that all balances and reconciling items are clearly documented and supported to the standard of being easily reviewed and reperformed.
• Identify issues and take initiative to resolve in a timely manner (i.e. by next month‑end).
• Critically question balances that are not supported or are significantly aged and propose resolutions to clean up.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Ensure any significant project‑related variances are clearly explained in a way that provides valuable insight into the change in an account and ensures the accuracy of our financial reporting.
• Review standard and actual project revenue and costs for inaccuracies.
• Ensure all account balances can be supported and evaluated for reasonableness at an individual transaction level.
• Clearly address errors identified in the current month, propose the resulting action item(s) required, and resolve the issue within a timely manner (i.e. by next month‑end).
• Work closely with the project managers and FP&A team to validate information and resolve issues.

Process Improvement & Business Support

• Participate as a subject‑matter expert when interfacing with cross‑functional teams and company leadership to support key business initiatives and activities.
• Provide insight and data to drive decision‑making as the company works to scale operations, implement new systems, and streamline processes.
• Be an expert on the Oracle GL and identify missing capabilities or data fields to improve visibility for management reporting or accuracy in financial reporting related to project accounting.
• Maintain and document effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with company guidelines with relation to project accounting.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field.
• 3+ years of project/cost accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP (or other comparable system), subledger accounting, and basic workflows of Projects, Costs, Accounts Receivable etc. transactions.
• Track record of building or significantly improving accounting processes in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment where infrastructure did not previously exist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; you can clearly explain an issue and solution to upper management.

Preferred

• Knowledge of accounting principles/theories and concepts (e.g. US GAAP, SOX).
• Fluent in Swedish.
• Experience in global financial operations and/or international financial reporting.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Are a “go‑getter” and can take initiative on a project without explicit direction or instructions.
• You want to understand the why behind the way something is done and aren’t afraid to make changes when you see a better way.
• Are motivated to carry projects through to completion and don’t get derailed with small obstacles.
• Can clearly articulate accounting concepts to cross‑functional roles and will push back when support or rationale is not adequate for recording in the GL.
• Are a team player who can work well with others in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.
• Can manage competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely information to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• Health and wellness reimbursement allowance
• Pension plan
• 30 paid vacation days, as well as additional days off for Christmas break