Project Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate with the necessary departments regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
• Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels by following best practices.
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Review project budgets, staffing and work plans to guarantee appropriate fees.
• Prepare and send exact invoices to clients and collect payments.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements.
• Prepare local property and business tax returns.
• Ensure the clients contracts are up to date with changes that reflect the project needs.
• Guarantee timely reporting, budgeting, financial management and project forecasting to clients.

COMPETENCIES

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and analyzes data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education And/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.