Project Accountant I (49604)

Collins Engineers•Chicago, IL

23h

About The Position

The Project Accountant is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions and job administration for assigned jobs. The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers to monitor progress of projects, investigate variances, and ensure all project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected. Reports to the Project Accounting Manager and Controller.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
Experience working in Microsoft Office products a must.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in Project Accounting or Project Administration in architecture/engineering/construction industry preferred.
Accounts receivable experience a plus.
Deltek Vantagepoint experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for project set-up and maintenance, which includes: contract review; subcontract review; cost proposal/project budget review/revision; project number creation and budget entry; billing guideline formation; billing government and private clients; and providing subcontractors with invoice due dates.
Responsible for project cost/schedule monitoring, which includes: monitoring of actual vs. financial percent completes; provide suggestions for proactive cost control improvements; monitor employee hours charged to projects on a weekly basis; attend monthly project reviews with Regional Managers and Project Managers; and monitor of subcontractor invoices/payments against the contract terms.
Responsible for understanding the areas of compensation and payment clauses; overhead rates; revenue enhancers, and other portions of contracts, which includes basic contract language; flow down provisions from the prime/DB/owner contract.
Responsible for accounts receivable, which includes making regular collections calls to assigned clients.
Prepares invoices for all assigned projects on a monthly, interim and milestone basis.
Assists Project Manager in closing projects and contracts once project is complete and all costs are billed and collected.
Assists with month-end reconciliations.
Assists in reviewing, tracking and posting in-house direct expense items.
Perform special projects as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.