Federal Project Accounting Specialist

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Roseville, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Federal Project Accounting Specialist to join their team in the Roseville, CA office. This role will support federally funded and prevailing wage projects, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project financial data in all Management Information Systems and supporting the timely generation of external client invoices. The specialist will analyze projects and their financial performance, partnering with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Project Finance to drive the financial success of projects. The ideal candidate is a finance and accounting professional with prior experience, specifically in Federal Billing. The role is part of a diverse and dynamic team recognized for excellence in project services across North America, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Minimum 5 years accounting experience preferably with a professional services firm
Minimum 5 years experience with invoices, cost estimate spreadsheets and timesheets
Must have experience in federal compliance billing and controls.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
Experience in billing and controls for prevailing wage projects.

Responsibilities

Perform contract reviews to ensure alignment with approved scope, pricing, risk thresholds, and internal governance requirements.
Manage project setup, billing, and financial controls for federally funded and prevailing wage projects, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements; oversee correct rate application, labor classifications, timekeeping, documentation, and invoice accuracy while supporting audits and coordination with project, payroll, and finance teams.
Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Help senior colleagues manage internal client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.
Work within established audit control systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support.
Track progress against budgets within established finance systems, and report variances to more senior colleagues.
Use established tax control systems and protocols to provide analytic support.
Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
Develop personal capabilities using existing formal and informal training opportunities.