Project Accountant

About the role

With over 800 employees and consistent 15% year-over-year growth, Wilson & Company is a thriving, dynamic organization poised for continued success. We are now seeking a Project Accountant to add to the team.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Working experience in Deltek, experience with Vision or Vantagepoint a plus.
• Assists with resolving complex project variances.
• Identify and implement alternative solutions to prevent project cost overruns.
• Manages accounts receivable by communicating with clients to identify and resolve account discrepancies.
• Collections unsettled accounts receivable to ensure timely cash flow.
• Prepares project cost breakdown to external clients and presents results to management.
• Prepares weekly collection reports and reviews assigned accounts for accuracy and ensures project reconciliations are being completed.
• Maintains account balance and collaborates with internal teams to resolve billing and account-related concerns.
• Represents department with a positive and cooperative attitude in all interactions.
• Daily entries of project activities with extensive details that are critical to the continuation of construction projects.
• Reviews and audits projects’ As-builts to ensure quality and completeness of project.
• Ensures all activities comply with federal, state, and company financial policies and regulations.
• Implements process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years in project administration, preferably in an engineering or technically related field.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for cost analysis, particularly in relation to collections and reconciliation issues.
• Technical expertise to provide support for complex and high-risk matters involving assigned accounts and project cost evaluations.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Experience with Deltek, Vision, or Vantagepoint.
• Ability to assist with resolving complex project variances.
• Ability to implement alternative solutions to prevent project cost overruns.
• Ability to manage accounts receivable and communicate with clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to prepare project cost breakdowns and present results to management.
• Ability to prepare weekly collection reports and ensure project reconciliations are completed.
• Ability to monitor account balances and collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing and account-related concerns.
• Positive and cooperative attitude in all interactions.
• Ability to perform daily entries of project activities with detailed information critical to construction projects.
• Ability to review and audit projects’ As-builts for quality and completeness.
• Ability to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Ability to implement process improvements.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 (Depending on Experience)

Schedule

Not specified