Project Accountant (Open to ND/MN Only) at Razorpay in Fargo, North Dakota

Job description

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a 12-month assignment supporting a large-scale, mission-critical public-sector technology program. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial execution and integrity across project accounting, invoicing, vendor cost management, compliance, and audit support.
• As the financial steward for assigned programs, the Project Accountant ensures budgets, actuals, forecasts, and invoices are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. This program operates at significant scale, includes multiple vendors, and depends on disciplined financial controls and detailed tracking to meet contractual and customer expectations.
• You will partner closely with Program Managers, vendors, and finance stakeholders to ensure financial data accurately reflects project performance and supports informed operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Financial Control
• Maintain project budgets, actuals, forecasts, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) in accordance with contractual terms.
• Ensure all approved scope, funding, and staffing changes are accurately reflected in project financials.
• Support month-end close activities through reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validation.
• Maintain year-over-year project budgets and full-project financial outlooks.
• Invoicing & Revenue Support
• Prepare and maintain accurate, compliant customer invoices aligned with contract requirements and approved budgets.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and customers to address invoice questions, revisions, and approvals.
• Verify supporting documentation for billed costs to ensure completeness and audit readiness.
• Track invoice status, revenue recognition inputs, and on-time submission metrics.
• Vendor Cost Management
• Track vendor budgets, labor, and expenses against approved funding.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, eligibility, and contractual compliance prior to payment and customer billing.
• Identify discrepancies, return non-compliant invoices, and work directly with vendors to resolve issues.
• Support timely vendor payments in accordance with contract terms.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Produce internal project financial reports, summaries, and reconciliations for program and finance stakeholders.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and cost drivers.
• Support preparation of financial tables for Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and contract modifications.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including de-obligations and final reconciliations.
• Audit, Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain audit-ready financial records across invoices, forecasts, vendor costs, and supporting documentation.
• Support customer and internal audits by providing financial data, explanations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual billing rules, internal financial policies, and public-sector requirements.
• Systems & Tools Support
• Maintain and update detailed Excel-based project financial trackers serving as systems of record.
• Collaborate with finance, PMO, and analytics teams to ensure financial data integrity across systems.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to understand business processes related to project management
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written)
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage cross-functional relationships
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to think strategically while executing effectively
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Skills

Preferred

• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision (HDV) insurance, 401(k) with match, Flex PTO, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and optional supplemental benefits designed to support your well-being and success.
• $58,000–$64,000