Project Accountant I

Assist Project Manager throughout the project life cycle: establishing project budgets reviewing and preparing the client invoices coordinating accounts receivable and work-in-progress review. Assist with conducting a monthly and/or bi-weekly project financial review of: project earning report accounts receivable work-in-progress and backlog. This is a hybrid/remote position.

Competencies:

Ability to work as part of a team. Written communication skills. Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Mathematical skills. Accounting skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• New Project Setup
• Training
• Help
• Project Submission
• Create Work-Breakdown-Structure (WBS)
• Input Budgets (Contract Cost & Billing)
• Contract is uploaded into Vantagepoint
• Create Billing Terms & Review Contract for Invoicing Instructions
• Review the ACCT-Project Budget for Accuracy & Save in Financial Folder
• Notify the Project Manager upon Completion
• Invoicing
• Preparation Draft
• Review comments for mischarges
• Review sub-consultant invoices (rates & limits)
• Correct rates
• Employee labor & expenses are on the same task/sub-task
• Accounting Notes in EI field
• Setup Invoicing Review Meetings
• Accounts Receivable & Work-In-Process (WIP) Review
• Establishwho is doing the follow-up with the client (Project Accountant or Project Manager)
• Generate the Past Due Report
• Double Check
• Email went to the client
• Uploaded into the clients system
• Input the comments into Vantagepoint
• Project Financial Review w/ Project Managers
• Monthly Review Project Earning Report with the Business Sector Leader
• Review AR & WIP
• Review Backlog
• Participatein WO Meeting with BSL & PM
• Miscellaneous

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reviewing & Approving direct reports Timesheets
• Quarterly Performance Progress meetings with Direct Reports
• Annual Performance Reviews

Education Traitsand/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Acct. Finance or related field

Experience required:

• BA degree 2-3years experience

Language Skills

• English as a first language ordemonstratedverbal and written skills in English as a second to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability toâdemonstratestrong writing/communication skills. Ability towritereports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups ofâmanagers clients customers and thegeneral public.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge ofvarious software programs which may includeAccountingsoftware;HRIS software;ATS software;Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Payroll systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software;and Word Processing software.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Current valid Drivers License.

Other Qualifications

• Must be United States citizen or have permanent residency status.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment backgroundcheckas well as possible post-hire client-based background checks asârequired.
• Must be willing to work in adrug freeenvironment and agree to drug and alcohol testing ifrequired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of thisjobincluding working on a computer the employeeis regularly required tositfor prolonged periods at a desk; use hands to finger handle or feeltalkandhear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand and walk. The employeeis occasionally required toreach withhands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to15âpounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of thisjob the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate.

Travel Requirements

Must pass MVRcheck to be confirmed as insurable to drive on company time/company vehicles; must be willing to travel asârequired by job.

Why GAIââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthatscommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.ââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holidayuse it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave

Growth Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications