PMA Consultants

NetSuite Project Accounting Specialist (00609)

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Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Hybrid

83K-98K Annually

Senior level

Consulting

The Role

Manages project accounting and lifecycle billing in NetSuite for a project-based consulting business. Responsibilities include configuring project and task structures, customizing invoices, organizing contracts and supporting documents, monitoring budgets and account balances, reconciling expenses and timesheets, coordinating subcontractor billing, and resolving payment issues with project managers and clients. The role also supports collections, contract administration, financial reporting, and cross-department initiatives.

Summary Generated by Built In

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced NetSuite Project Accounting Specialist to support our project-based consulting business. The NetSuite Project Accounting Specialist will be a hybrid role based at our Corporate Headquarters in Ann Arbor.

As an integral member of our FP&A/Contracts Team, this role is ideal for professionals with experience in ERP-driven project accounting, professional services billing, contract administration and project financial management. The successful candidate will partner closely with project managers, finance leaders, and operations teams to manage complex client contracts, project setups, budget tracking and billing activities using NetSuite.

Candidates with experience in consulting, engineering, architecture, construction management, project controls, EPC firms or other project-based professional services environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project lifecycle billing activities within NetSuite ERP
Customize invoices following multiple clients’ requirements.
Keep project records and project files organized, updated, and easily accessible. These will include contract files, purchase orders, task orders, insurance certificates, and sub-consultant agreements.
Establish project and task structures within NetSuite to support contractual billing requirements.
Monitor and manage project account balances to identify outstanding debts or other inconsistencies.
Communicate with project managers and clients to resolve payment issues.
Organize timesheet data for invoices, as well as coordinating invoices from sub-consultants and travel and general expenses to be included in the PMA invoice to the client.
Constantly monitor project budgets to ensure the projects stay within the approved budget throughout the performance of the services to the client.
Alert project managers when they are close to the budget maximum.
Answer questions and handle communications with clients regarding invoices and collection duties, including data reconciliation.
Participate in internal initiatives supporting other departments within the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in business or accounting-related fields preferred or at least 10 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of project accounting experience in a similar role with billing and general accounting duties
Experience with NetSuite and NetSuite billings module required
Experience with other relevant software (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Deltek Vision)
Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel
Ability to perform math and other detail-oriented functions
Knowledge of relevant laws, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency.
Reliability in handling accounts and documents.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.

Skills Required

Five or more years of project accounting experience in a similar role, including billing and general accounting duties
Experience with NetSuite and the NetSuite billing module
Bachelor's or associate degree in business or accounting, or at least 10 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Deltek Vision, or other relevant software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel
Ability to perform mathematical and detail-oriented functions
Knowledge of relevant laws, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency
Reliability in handling accounts and documents
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

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The Company

HQ: Ann Arbor, MI

338 Employees

Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.