Project Accountant - Remote

Description

Purpose

Oversee and report on project cost accounting in a timely and accurate manner for the Company.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Oversee and report on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.

• Act as a liaison between operations and many corporate accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, etc.

• Review and analyze key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement processes.

Do the Work

• Identify, research, and resolve project issues.

• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Assist and work with the Regional Controller to provide various account reports, collections, etc.

• Use job billing experience to coordinate with other project billers and project managers in the region to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.

• Update and maintain client's budgets, consultant's budgets, scope, pricing, change orders, and provide evaluation and reporting.

• Use general business management skills in reviewing both project and business operating performance.

• Perform project set-up for new projects.

• Manage monthly invoicing process for projects.

• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process.

• Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect those balances up until 90 days after invoice date.

• Aid, as appropriate, the Senior Account Manager in collections efforts after 90 days.

• Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow-up action.

• Prepare management reporting schedules as it relates to collections and accounts receivables.

• Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivables issues.

• Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed.

• Maintain petty cash account reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.??

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.

• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.

• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate accounting experience preferred.

• Prior architecture, engineering, and/or construction accounting experience preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred, experience with an ERP system required.

• Must have AP full cycle exposure.

• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Accounting

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Cert Public Accountant

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)