Accountant - Operational Finance (Des Moines)

Description

• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensure both are meeting with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• Set up, lead, oversee and implement procedures to insure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable. Perform client contract analysis to determine the billing deadlines, payments terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance and fee billings along with approved billing rates for staff and/or trade labor.
• Responsible for cash position reporting with respect to net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work in place, communicate any potential risks or profitability to project team.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Manage month close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Manage accounts payable for subcontractor invoice processing, ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place prior to scheduling payments. Report to project team any subcontractor payment issues.
• Update monthly projects assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• Manage accounts payable for vendor invoice processing, ensure proper sales and use tax are accounted for and responsible for keeping accounts up to date for assigned projects.
• Manage project financial closeout along with project team. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Able to perform cost anaylsis procedures
• High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Must have strong proficiency with financial systems applications and MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional environment
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution
• Must be self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Understand accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance