Project Accountant

Job Responsibilities

The Project Accountant is primarily responsible for project billings, project closings, and revenue recognition.

Key responsibilities include:

* Work closely with the project managers throughout the life of the project ensuring financially and administratively accuracy reflected in monthly invoicing based on contract requirements

* Gain an understanding of contract terms to correctly set up and maintain projects in Deltek financial/project system

* Set up billings, create billings and closeout projects in software application

* Coordinate consultant invoices and payments in accordance with agreements

* Maintain contract files within guidelines and perform contract file audits

* Ensure project costs are recorded properly; prepare project labor and expense adjustments when needed

* Review and processing of project budgets, vendor proposals, change orders, and invoices within financial system

* Main point of contact for Project Managers and/or Clients for financial support for projects.

* Respond to inquiries from clients, consultants, and team members in a professional, efficient, and timely manner

* Attend program and project calls to support assigned projects

* Monitor and manage Account Receivables partnering with project managers on follow-up or collocations if needed.

* Assist at month end and year end with reports and reconciliations (could include income statement account reconciliation and budget preparation)

* Maintain a positive attitude and good working relationship with all customers, internal and external.

* Other duties as assigned, included but not limited to:

* Review, audit, and post other teammates' work

* Back up, code, apply to PO and approve invoices

* Collaborate with team to implement process improvements

* Assist in the collection and posting of timesheets

* Assist with accounting system conversion for acquired companies.

* Provide support for any bank audits, external audits, and customer audits.

* Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications (What you will Need to Succeed)

Skills and Competencies

* Understanding of project financials, revenue, and profit

* Excellent leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft applications

* Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative manner

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects, completing complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision

* Consistently meet deadlines

* Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles

* Attention to detail, accuracy, and persistence

* Must assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work product

* Excellent communication skills

* Prepared to learn and challenge conclusions or requests

* Exceptional planning and organizational skills

* Energetic, high level of initiative

* Construction industry experience preferred

Education and experience

* Bachelor's degree in Business with emphasis in accounting or finance preferred

* Minimum of 1 years project cost accounting & general ledger experience