Project Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Processes all monthly accounting and billing activities for a Project Manager (PM) and Studio.
• Reviews preliminary invoices for appropriate labor and charges, confirming charges and rates are consistent with contract terms; makes appropriate changes and/or reclassifications.
• Invoices assigned projects with associated paperwork; works directly with the client to resolve project/billing issues.
• Enters and posts Accounts Payables and Receivables.
• Processes write-offs as necessary.
• Posts timesheets and maintains the integrity of time transfers.
• Researches any unbilled labor.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Project Administration

• Initiates projects in Deltek VantagePoint accounting system, maintaining appropriate project records.
• Maintains communication with PM regarding project performance.
• Performs project close-out.
• Captures Interoffice Contracts (IOCs).
• Orders Certificates of Insurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate MS Office Suite application skills, including Excel.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Deltek / Vision and Vantagepoint.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to act on behalf of senior managers with diplomacy and grace.
• Proven ability to prioritize and complete diverse projects from multiple sources.
• Proven attention to detail.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in project accounting, finance or related field. 5-7 years of accounting or project accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Industry Familiar with the commercial interior architecture and / or design industry preferred. Working knowledge of Earned Revenue and Work in Progress.

Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.