Accountant - Billing/Collections

Position Description: Accountant/Billing & Collections

With daily reporting responsibilities to the Controller, the Accountant is the staff member responsible for the internal day-to-day financial operations of the organization. The accountant may be responsible for processing all accounts payable, accounts receivable including collections, invoicing, estimating, bank statement reconciliation and assisting in preparing financial statements. This individual will also perform various duties assigned by the Controller and work collaboratively with all team members in support of corporate accounting matters.

Responsibilities:

Understand and represent PRI's mission, vision, and values to all internal and external customers

Interact with government and private sector clients, partners, and PRI staff in a professional and accountable manner, and as a representative of PRI management

Engage internal and external clients in appropriate communication that manages client expectations and builds a collaborative relationship with the client

Proactively manages and coordinates activities to ensure timeliness of deliverables

Interact with project team members to successfully fulfill contract obligations with the highest quality and in a timely manner meeting PRI ISO requirements `

Instills integrity throughout the organization via active participation in ISO requirements including but not limited to timely submission of Corrective Action Plans for all matters in which either PRI standards and/or corporate contract standards have not been met. Communicating outcomes to team members to ensure a positive, open, environment which mitigates risk and achieves a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement

Prepares all invoice documents in accordance with contract and corporate requirements.

Billing and collection efforts include incoming and outgoing phone calls, email communications, statement or letter documents as required.

Provides daily and weekly documents detailing receivables and cash collections.

Monitoring and analyzing data in assisting in the production of aging and cash flow

Enforces proper accounting methods, policies and principles in accordance with the accounting manual and accounting standards

Assist in review and audit of PRI financial data.

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

Complies with the requirements established to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial information

Supports budget and forecasting activities

Collaborates with the Controller to support overall department goals and objectives

Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Responds to inquiries from the Controller, CFO and CEO requests timely

Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department

As part of the organization that provides accounting services to all departments to maintain a cooperative and enabling work environment to ensure total cooperation in meeting corporate goals

Protects organization's value by keeping information secured and confidential

Participates in daily sprint meetings

Performs duties to assist in any staff member increasing their accounting awareness

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of accounting experience

Two years’ direct experience

Excellent skills in organizing budgets, statements of finances, payroll and expenditures

Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and aptitude for accounting software (PROCAS)

Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask several projects at any given time

Ability to learn quickly, build and maintain long term relationships and work with minimal supervision

Good problem solving abilities

Ability to work well within a team

Must have no conflict of interest (COI) as defined in 1154(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (SSA)

Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preference will be given to individuals who reside in a recognized HUBZone area. (Go to for more information).

FLSA status: Exempt

The Corporate Compensation Plan is applicable to this position.

PRI is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including Disability/Vets or other qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.