Project Accountant

About the role

Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports.
Conduct accurate 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.
Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity 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

Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected starting compensation range for this position is $27.50 - $37.50 per hour depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular