Job Title: Project Accountant

Company: BCD Travel

Location: Costa Rica

Job Type: Permanent

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.



Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.



While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.



See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers



JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for reviewing and posting all program related expenses including air, hotel, food & beverage, A/V, and other third-party expenses. In addition, the Project Accountant works closely with Directors, Project Managers and Compliance Specialists to review and verify program expenses to ensure all programs are properly reconciled and code compliant, providing oversight for transparency reporting.

Core Responsibilities:
Reconcile and verify hotel bills, F&B, air and other supplier invoices for accuracy by comparing
information to contractual terms and negotiated items

Review receipts with special attention to assuring all financial activity follows guidelines for ToV reporting by completing ToV F&B worksheet and affixing template to receipt for proper allocation
Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers and clients
Adhere to all standard operating procedures and train staff on appropriate company billing policies and guidelines
Verify W-9s and manage vendor accounts and files
Oversee and complete credit card reconciliation
Responsible for organization and maintenance of files on shared drive
Ensure timely and accurate Savings Analysis

Education/knowledge/experience
Previous Life Sciences experience is required
Previous accounting experience in A/P, A/R, and billing
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of accounting basics and revenue financial analysis
Capability of problem solving- anticipating, initiating and resolving program issues
Strong written and verbal skills to interact with vendors, clients, and internal management
Ability to work independently and meet numerous deadlines
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous projects
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to respond to constant change from one program to another


THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.



We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.


Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Project Accountant is between $50,000 - $60,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

Posted: 19/02/2026