Congress Project Accountant

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 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ 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

At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.

About the Role

Love balancing numbers, details, and teamwork? As a Project Accountant at BCD M&E, you’ll support Life Sciences congress programs in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where accuracy, compliance, and deadlines really matter. You’ll partner closely with project teams to manage reconciliations, final billings, and Transfer of Value reporting that help keep complex programs running smoothly. If you’re energized by data, process, and making sure every detail lands exactly where it should, this could be your kind of role.

You’re Good At

• Managing reconciliations, billing, and accounting activities with strong accuracy in a structured, deadline-driven environment
• Working with multiple foreign currencies and keeping financial records organized, complete, and audit-ready
• Supporting compliance-focused reporting, including Transfer of Value requirements for the US and European Union under EFPIA
• Collaborating across planning, account, purchasing, and management teams to keep congress financials on track
• Using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to handle detailed data and spot issues before they become problems

You Might Also Have

• Experience in meetings, events, or congress support, especially within Life Sciences or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with Cvent and entering final budgets, savings, and reconciliation-related data
• A college degree in accounting or a related field
• Experience preparing year-end accrual files and VAT reclaim documentation
• A background in travel or event-related financial operations

You Should Know

• The role is virtual in Costa Rica. C1 Level Fluency in English is required for this role. 

If you’re ready to bring your accounting skills to a role that supports meaningful, high-impact Life Sciences events, apply now!

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.

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