Accountant - Operational Finance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensure both are meeting with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• 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 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.
• Manage month close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Update monthly projects assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Aid with all internal and external audit requests.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Understand accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management.
• Able to perform cost analysis 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.
• 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.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.