Project Accountant I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up projects in the ERP system in accordance with the financial and business requirements of the contract and ensure project contracts and limited notices to proceed are maintained and available.
• Confirm the accuracy of transactions posted to the ERP system from Timesheets, Expense Reports, Accounts Payable, and other journal entries in a timely manner.
• Coding project related expenses within the Accounts Payable system.
• Actively monitor the Project Budget in the ERP system, communicating budget milestones to PMs and coordinating Change Orders as needed with the PM and Client, including retention of Change Orders.
• Initiate the Invoicing Process (Process - Invoicing a Project) per the Work in Process (WIP) Policy including escalation of matters as required (WIP-AR One Pager).
• Make transaction adjustments as directed by the PM.
• Prepare accurate invoices, and associated back-up or supplemental information, and coordinating delivery to the client.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) and proactively coordinating with PMs, PICs, Operational leaders, and Credit and Collections to secure timely payment on invoices, escalating collections efforts when necessary.
• Aid Credit and Collections with any unapplied payments as requested.
• Ensure projects are properly closed out working with the Finance Department.
• Assist Operational leaders in producing reports directly from the ERP system and supplemental systems, including data as it relates to Pipeline, Worker Utilization, Workload distribution, and other requests from Operational Leaders.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assignments of limited scope, or as part of a team on more complex projects.
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols.
• Ability to identify and resolve low-complexity problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related field preferred.
• Experience and/or training one year of experience in related role.
• Technology/Equipment: Microsoft Office, D365 a plus.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $55,000.00 - $82,000.00