Senior Project Accountant

AC Martin, Inc. is a dynamic professional services firm providing superior architectural and design services for many significant development projects in Southern California. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, AC Martin, Inc. is seeking a results-driven individual who thrives on challenges.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide project-specific accounting support to ensure projects are set up and maintained in accordance with client agreements as well as established internal policies and procedures. Serve as the front-line liaison with the client on all project-related invoicing and billing procedures, as well as with the project manager regarding budgeting contract fees. Responsible for accurate project setup, facilitation, and distribution of billings, as well as financial assistance to project managers and project teams. Preparation and analysis of weekly reports relating to budgets, projections, and contract billings, including resolving problems where necessary. Assigned responsibilities with the general ledger, assist with financial statements and financial analysis. Assist in the migration from Deltek Vision to Deltek Vantagepoint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform a variety of complex tasks to accomplish specific project accounting requirements as outlined by client agreements, and as outlined by internal processes and procedures. Tasks included, but are not limited to:

• Set up and maintenance of project budgets in accounting database with input from project managers.
• Conduct meetings with project managers and/or Principals on at least a monthly basis to inquire on project status and update “estimates to complete,” in Deltek (Company’s ERP system), where necessary. Identify project-related issues to resolve timely.
• Monitor financial progress from project initiation through closeout by tracking budgets, financial projections through analysis of financial reports. This includes advising project managers of budgets exceeded by project, phases, and/or discipline.
• Ensure all required contract documentation is executed for clients and sub-consultants and is entered into accounting database properly.
• Monitor sub-consultant budgets and submit consultant invoices for processing to Accounts Payable.
• Assist project managers with identifying project differences in revenue projections, budgets, etc.
• Processing client billing reviews and invoices monthly.
• Collections contact with all clients with balances over 60-days aged.
• Month end financial close.
• General ledger review throughout the month.
• Month end financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with special projects and helping accounting team as assigned
• Assist in the migration from Deltek Vision to Deltek VantagePoint.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• Three to five years of work experience inclusive of at least two years in Project Accounting in the A/E/C industry. 
• Knowledge of accounting principles.

OTHER SKILLS

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite along with prior working knowledge of integrated accounting systems such as BST, Deltek, Oracle, etc., is required. 
• Experience with Deltek Vision and/or VantagePoint.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and a positive attitude, demonstrating a positive company image.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal staff, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Demonstrated self-starter capable of taking initiative and requiring minimal supervision.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours per week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek.
• Hybrid schedule of at least 3 days in the office and half-day on Fridays.
• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours/week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek.
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Company paid time off and holidays.
• Paid monthly parking.

EEO EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.