Project Accountant

Naples, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is fully responsible for the project set up and billing process including responding to client/internal management inquiries and verifying employees chargeable time; Provide assistance and support to the collections team in conducting collection efforts and achieving team objectives. The Project Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and will involve a variety of business functions including but not limited to:

Set up new projects promptly including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects including source documents expenses consultant invoices and monthly invoices
Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs accruals and overages
Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status contract modifications change orders and client invoicing requirements
Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support including research and reconciliation
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with project accounting and cost tracking
Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including experience in word processing spreadsheets and accounting software
4 years experience in billing and receivables preferably in A/E or construction environment
Knowledge of standard contract terms including hourly lump sum and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-demand environment
Strong business partnering ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team-first mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach
Ability to work independently take initiative set priorities and see projects through to completion
Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
Experience with Deltek software is a plus

Additional Information :

For more information please visit

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Final compensation is based on experience technical depth and scope of ownership).

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Set up new projects promptly including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects including source documents expenses consultant invoices and monthly invoices
Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs accruals and overages
Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status contract modifications change orders and client invoicing requirements
Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support including research and reconciliation
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with project accounting and cost tracking
Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including experience in word processing spreadsheets and accounting software
4 years experience in billing and receivables preferably in A/E or construction environment
Knowledge of standard contract terms including hourly lump sum and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-demand environment
Strong business partnering ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team-first mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach
Ability to work independently take initiative set priorities and see projects through to completion
Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
Experience with Deltek software is a plus

Additional Information :

For more information please visit

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Final compensation is based on experience technical depth and scope of ownership).

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Accounting Software
Organizational skills
Construction Experience
GAAP
QuickBooks
Pivot tables
Accounting
Sage
Account Reconciliation
Cost Accounting Standards
Microsoft Excel
Contracts

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