Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project accounting system in accordance with contract terms and corporate guidelines. This role manages invoicing processes, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets, and supports subconsultant invoice payments. The Project Accountant executes project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations, and provides detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries. They serve as a liaison during audits, analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software. As a subject matter expert, they offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT. The skills required for this position must be adaptable across various clients and project types.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate project setup and compliance with client contracts and corporate guidelines.
• Manage the invoicing process, including creation, revision, posting, and archiving of invoice packets.
• Support subconsultant invoice payments.
• Execute project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations.
• Provide detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison during audits and analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable.
• Contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software.
• Offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Billing experience within an engineering or architectural firm.
• Experience working with project managers to track deadlines and milestones.
• Understanding of lump sum and time & materials billing.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint or Vantagepoint.
• Experience with change orders.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, Vlookups, Sumif's, and Index Match.
• Proficiency with BST or Deltek.

Work Environment

This position is fully remote and accommodates any time zone. The company culture is positive, as echoed by current employees, and offers a supportive work environment.