Project Accountant

NBBJ•Columbus, OH

3d•$68,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NBBJ is seeking a Project Accountant to join their collaborative Finance team. This role will play a critical part in supporting projects across the firm. The Project Accountant will partner with Project Managers across all NBBJ offices to drive project success. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key contributor to the company's mission while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
A minimum of 3 years of project cost accounting experience
Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable functions
Solid grasp of project financial performance, including revenue and profitability
Strong MS Excel skills with proficiency in Word, Outlook and Adobe
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond to clients and team members in a professional and timely manner
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and follow through
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with project managers, clients and sub-consultants to prepare monthly invoices based on contract requirements.
Review and interpret contract terms to accurately establish budgets and billing terms within the financial system.
Validate and process a high volume of consultant invoices and ensure project costs are recorded correctly.
Maintain finance project files.
Review and audit teammates' work and jump in where needed.
Collaborate with the team to identify and implement process improvements.
Assist with timesheet collection and participate in special projects as they come up.