Project Control Analyst

Company: Censeo Consulting Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Company: CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C. basedmanagement consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations,allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions. AtCenseo, our award-winning culture means youll join a tight-knit community of65 brilliant andpassionatecolleagues.We are advocates for a better functioning public sector,and were also good friends who know the names of each others dogs.Our philosophyis horizontal, not hierarchical, andour open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels.We share successes, make decisions together,andfoster an environmentfor those with passion and initiativeto lead.Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firmin ways that reach far beyond client projects. The Position: We are looking forpassionate, driven candidates to help assist the finance team with all Accounting/Finance/Project Control and Operations initiatives as the firm grows. You will play animportant role on your teamfrom day one,owning portions of the finance processes including timesheet and expense reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and project reporting. A typical day in the life of a Project Control Analystis never quite the same, but itisalways equally exciting and challenging. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the set up and maintenance of projects within Censeos financial system (Unanet). This includes processing staffing updates, contract modifications and opening and closing projects.
• Working with the Senior Financial Analyst to complete project and user setup in Unanet and supporting the development of Estimate to Complete costs and revenues.
• Developing reports for Program Managers and clients including cost and hours monitoring, analyzing commitments, and the tracking of all subcontractor agreements.
• Managing and organizing incoming accounts payable (AP) requests, tracking and recording AP payments and communicating with vendors.
• Managing subcontractors reviewing invoices against budget, setting up purchase orders, and gaining project manager approvals.
• Developing knowledge of and enforcing Time & Expense policies, reviewing timesheets for internal and external compliance and reviewing/processing employee Expense Reports.
• Organizing and processing accounts receivable (AR) by creating invoices to be submitted to customers through multiple systems.
• Supporting the Director of Finance with accruals, analysis and maintaining compliance.
• Assisting the finance team with other additional transactions and accounting functions to support day-to-day operations within the firm.
• Assisting with development and revision of standard operating procedures and company policies.
• Maintaining and updating filing system for the finance department. Retrieving information from files when needed. The Ideal Candidate: AtCenseo, we arelooking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm willhelp shapeCenseosclient insights and workplace culture.Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise,personality types,andfavorite breakfast foods.Our clientand culturalsuccessesarerooted inour teamsinnovation,creative problem solving, andcollaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problemsaremuch more important to us than whats printed on your diploma.Webelieve a successful Project Control Analyst willhave:
• BA/BS required withastrong academic background
• 1-2years of experience in an Accounting, AP, or AR role with an interest in moving to Project Control OR 1-2 years of experience in Project Control or managing project budgets
• Incredible organization skills and attention to detail
• (Preferred) Experience using Unanet to support Time and Expense tracking and project management
• Intermediate Excel experience with desire to develop further skills using the software
• Ability to work effectively on projects with demanding deadlines in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge
• Abilityand desire totakeinitiativeand ownershipoverproject workand professionaldevelopment and growth
• Solution oriented for self and team using all tools available to solve problems efficiently and effectively
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in working with public sector clients The Location: Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights. The Fine Print:
• Expected travel 0-10%; mayincrease based on business needs
• This is an exempt, full-time position Censeooffers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at:https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/. Censeois an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. Join Our Award-Winning Culture! Our passion wins awards. But dontjusttake it from us
• 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For
• 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America
• 2015 Washington Business Journals Philanthropy List Powered by JazzHR

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