Project Accountant

Vision Technologies, Inc•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant that will be a critical member of a U.S.-based global systems integrator providing technology solutions and services for commercial and government clients. This is a full-time permanent role supporting our corporate HQ’s in Glen Burnie, MD. The Project accountant is a financial specialist providing financial support for the project, the contract, and the customer. The project accountant is responsible for oversight of project budgets and financial activities, all project financial documents, system setup and accuracy, contract financial and reporting compliance, and provide indirect support to our Sales and Operations organizations.

Requirements

Experience with accounting software
Experience with Accounts Payable and Receivable processes/reporting
Possess a solid understanding of project lifecycle workflow and milestone management
Experience reading, interpreting, and governing financial aspects of contracts
Strong analytical and communication skills
Fluent in MS Excel
Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Project Accounting
Knowledge of AIA Billing
Certified Payroll experience
OCIP-CCIP experience
Construction industry experience or knowledge
Federal Accounting experience.
Knowledge of GSA rates, reporting, and standards.
Experience in 3rd party billing systems. (IPP, WAWF, Delphi, CostPoint, etc.)
ERP Knowledge - a plus
Notary Public - a plus

Responsibilities

Produce and analyze cost reporting and project forecasting
Contract Creation
Monitor under billings of projects
Complete weekly revenue forecasting activities for oversighted projects
Participate in project sales hand off meetings to ensure all financial-related questions are answered and identify any financial concerns
Participate in project internal kick off meetings to ensure project financials are discussed with and understood by the project delivery team
Conduct new project/contract system audit, ensuring project/contract is setup correctly in all systems and all financial contract items are understood
Ensure project/contract is not over-committed in AP spend vs revenue budget via cost reporting and monitoring
Complete timely review and processing of all project invoices throughout the project lifecycle to ensure consistent cash flow
Drive the monthly accrual process
Oversight change order process, ensuring funding documents are received and processed.
Audit to ensure project documents are produced and uploaded during planning/delivery/closeout phases of project
Monitoring receivable income and supporting the collections process
Ensure contractual financial requirements are understood and delivered throughout the project lifecycle, i.e. certified pay reporting/rates, OCIP/CCIP reporting, MBE/WBE reporting, etc.
Provide financial review support for the project closeout process
ensure all POs are reconciled and closed during closeout phase of project
all invoices processed, accepted and payments scheduled
all costs and credits applied to projects
Ensuring the budget is properly tracked and managed utilizing budget tracking and job costing tools
Other duties assigned as needed