Project Accountant

Description

• Review and preparation of draft invoices to distribute to Project Managers (review contracts, consultants, purchase orders, back-up requirements, etc.)
• Conduct monthly audits to ensure project financials are accurately stated in accounting system
• Review project pipeline data, and ensure information is accurate and consistent with staffing and revenue plan
• Attend Project Manager meetings (project start-up)
• Manage and maintain deferred revenue
• Meet with PMs to review draft invoices and discuss project status
• Review reimbursable and direct expenses billed to projects
• Provide invoice copies to client and/or PMs
• Provide unposted labor detail reports to PMs and make necessary transfers
• Maintain accurate filing system
• Reconciliation of consultant expense accounts
• Track consultant fees against consultant expenses and reimbursables
• Ensure work authorization/contracts are filed in network folder
• Lead and participate on monthly Project Accountant’s conference call
• Responsible for following project close-out guidelines
• Review aged AR report daily
• Follow-up with PMs and/or clients regarding open invoices (over 30-days, short payment, and duplicate payment)
• Reconcile consultant revenue accrual/recognition
• Research payment discrepancies and stay abreast on AR issues
• Reviews consultant invoice with PM for approval, and enters consultant invoice with correct GL code
• Provide consultants and Project Managers with timely updates regarding consultant’s payment status and other consultant fee inquires
• Reviews subconsultant contracts and completes fee allocation in Deltek Vision
• Ensure consultant invoices are processed accurately and timely
• Update invoice tracking spreadsheet
• Create spreadsheets to track consultants and other billing fees
• Review AR ledger to ensure invoice accounts were properly booked
• Maintain budgets (accurate accounting of project costs vs. project billings)
• Maintains updated project information in Deltek Vision (compensation and contract)

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting/finance (AEC or PSF industry experience required)
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and consistent work performance
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage different personality types
• Advanced knowledge of software systems, including Deltek Vision/Advantage/Costpoint and Excel (strongly preferred)
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Compensation is based upon experience and estimated base salary range is $31.50 - $36.31 hourly + bonuses + benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance