Project Accountant

About the role

In the role of Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Aid multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Aid multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Local candidates preferred
• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Familiar with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• None specified

Schedule

• Full-time