Project Accountant

Forj Medical; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forj Medical in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Project Accountant who will manage project billing, invoicing, budgeting and reporting as a key partner to PMO, D&E, and Operations Finance. This role supports monthly closes and ensures accurate recording of project revenue and costs.

Responsibilities include billing for time and materials and fixed bid projects, coordinating with Operations Finance on revenue and margin analysis, setting up new projects, reporting status, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years in public accounting or industry.
• Experience in project accounting and billing preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/medical device environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billing monthly for time and materials and fixed bid projects.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance on revenue, costs, and margin analysis.
• Set up new projects, close completed projects, and report status.
• Support PMO with budget analysis on programs, projects, and SOWs.
• Assist with audits and provide required data during internal/external reviews.
• Improve processes to reduce waste and optimize working capital.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.

Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.

Job Summary

The Project Accountant reports to the Business Controller and is responsible for managing project billing, invoice processing, project budgeting, project reporting, and is a critical business partner to the Program Management Office (PMO), Design & Engineering (D&E), and Operations Finance. This position is an integral part of our monthly closing process to ensure project revenue and costs are accurately recorded.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Project billing monthly, for time and materials projects as well as fixed bid/milestone-based projects, ensuring project revenue and costs are accurately reported in the correct period.
• Effective collaboration with Operations Finance on program-level and project-level revenue, costs, and margin analysis and reporting, and ensuring timely understanding of variances and root cause relative to AOP and forecast.
• Project set up and management for new projects, closing completed projects, and reporting on status.
• Build strong relationships with the PMO team to facilitate accurate time reporting from the D&E and other teams throughout the month, tracking of material costs, and other fees.
• Support the PMO team with budget analysis on a program, project, and Statement of Work (SOW) basis.
• Assist with external and internal audits, providing applicable data and information.
• A key focus of this position will be to improve business processes by eliminating waste and increasing quality while achieving and maintaining optimal levels of process performance. This includes driving accurate working capital and working to optimize working capital at each individual program level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university or equivalent

Experience

• Three or more years of public accounting and/or industry experience
• Experience in project accounting and billing is highly desirable
• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or CDMO environment is highly desirable

Skills

• Technology - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; advanced Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Working Habits - Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively. Must be able to multi-task, manage time well and meet critical deadlines.
• Communication - Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; strong organizational skills.
• Established, hands-on experience utilizing Epicor ERP or similar ERP for manufacturing accounting is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Manufacturing environment

Compensation

• The expected starting salary for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation And Total Rewards Package

• The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.