We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Richmond VA office location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- Create projects in the accounting system and define the billing terms based on contract
- Maintain project-related accounting records including contracts purchase orders and change orders
- Work with project managers to prepare monthly invoices prepare client payment applications lien waivers and submit invoices per the contract instructions
- Process labor and expense transfers to accurately reflect project costing
- Investigate project costing variances and resolve/explain discrepancies
- Investigate and reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash receipts from clients
- Monitor accounts receivable and support project managers with collection efforts
- Write off any uncollectible receivables labor or expenses as directed by the senior management
- Monitor remaining funding available for projects and report to project managers
- Support client relationship and reply to client requests as necessary
- Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels
- Limited travel to outside offices (less than 5%) is required
- Partial remote work options available once training is completed (estimated 90 120 days)
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- Ideal candidates will have a bachelors degree in finance or accounting
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project accounting and understanding of project costing
- Experience in engineering/construction firm or other service industry is preferred
- Excellent customer focus analytical communication and interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management skills are essential
- Excellent MS Office suite skills including Excel Word and Outlook
- Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint experience a plus
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time