Project Accountant

Immediate need for an experienced Project or Construction Services Accountant to join a leading Design Firm conveniently located close to the 75 / 285 interchange. Rare opening with a family friendly professional services firm where a majority of the 80+ staff have been there for 10+ years. Flex Time option to pick what hours work best for you! Quarterly bonuses based on revenue, several Health Plans, 401 K with match and 15 days PTO are just some of the rich benefits.

This position will work closely with the Accounting Director and have responsibility for a range of accounting duties.

Function- Billing:

• Set up project and billing terms in Ajera according to the contract
• Assist PMs in project set up
• Set up, maintain, and monitor billing rate tables
• Produce billing drafts for project manager review
• Prepare and print final invoices
• Mail/email all final invoices with all applicable backup
• Maintain project billing files
• Timesheet management for staff

Function- Accounts Payable:

• Receive, Review & verify payables for entry into Ajera
• Accurately code and enter invoices into Ajera for job costing or general overhead expense
• Monitor consultant invoices outstanding and release payments to consultants when client invoices are paid
• Copy project related vendor invoice charges for back up to reimbursable billing
• Maintain accurate vendor data base and FEIN information (W-9)
• Maintain accounts payable files for vendors
• Company Credit Card Reconciliations

Function- Accounts Receivable

• Print and mail monthly A/R statements
• Conduct monthly A/R meeting with all Project Managers
• Daily receive all incoming checks, code to correct project, prepare deposit, and post cash receipts

Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting or finance OR relevant experience
• 5 years’ experience in accounting
• Familiar with general accounting concepts, practices & procedures; GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Deltek Ajera experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works well under pressure