Project Accountant

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Project cost accounting (assist with project setup, verification, and reports)
• Ensure invoicing requirements are met by deadlines
• Help project managers achieve financially successful projects
• Support project audits
• Review and enter subconsultant invoices
• Analyze and report accounts receivable status and collection
• Assist team with process improvements
• Other accounting related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field (or demonstrated proven equivalent experience)
• 1-5 years of related work experience; engineering, construction, or architectural experience is highly preferred
• Preference given to those with Deltek software experience, especially Vantagepoint
• Proficiency in MS Office, 10-key by touch
• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices
• Outstanding attention to detail, proactive follow-up
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Professional appearance, written and verbal skills
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment as well as independently
• Anxious to learn and to help others
• Proactively seeks to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Reliable, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Why would a candidate want this job?

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure