Project Accountant - Entry Level

Project Accountant

Seeking innovative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence.

Project Accountant Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the accounting and financial presentation of projects in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Modified Cash Basis of Accounting, BCJ policies and procedures

Assist in fee and expense analysis

Review contracts from a financial perspective and advise Principals, Project Managers, and Finance Director of any financial concerns

Participate in compliance meetings with team and review completed compliance form with the Project Manager

Set up and maintain project numbering schemes in accordance with BCJ standards

Responsible for setting up a project with the relative qualitative data required by BCJ

Review and analyze the financial condition of each project on a monthly basis and advise the Principal, Project Manager and Finance Director as to any material variances

Alert the Finance Director regarding any internal control problems or questionable practices

Assist in the preparation of the project plan including a profitability analysis. and reviews such plan and analysis with Principal & PM

Update PM on labor status during regular meeting

Maintain "open door" policy by insuring availability to PM and project teams to answer questions regarding where to charge time, project plan allocations, status of hours spent

Review preliminary invoices for appropriate labor, expense charges, billing rates, fees maximums and makes appropriate changes and re-classifications;

Update outstanding receivable statements, billing summaries and consultant summaries that are for client's use

Assist in processing consultant and vendor invoices

Desired Skills and Expertise:

Degree in Accounting/Business Administration

4 years+ Project or Job Costing experience

Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries preferred but not required

Hands-on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review

Ability to prioritize, organize workflows and juggling conflicting demands

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects

Experience with Deltek Vision software