Project Accountant

AVI-SPL•Sacramento, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant provides essential accounting support for operations, sales, and finance departments, focusing on project financials, invoicing, and the month-end close process. This role is key to ensuring accurate financial reporting and assisting with the smooth management of financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
Ability to work and think independently and to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally.
Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors in Accounting/ Finance/Business or related field is preferred.
Minimum 4 years of percent completion accounting experience preferably in a construction or government contracting environment.
Demonstrated experience with Project Accounting.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the AV industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain monthly operating reports, conduct project review meetings, and support special projects as requested.
Collaborate with revenue operations to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and address related financial concerns.
Report financial data and provide updates on unbilled projects for your designated office location.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project accounting activities between finance, sales, and operations teams.
Participate in job reviews with project managers to assess financial impacts (invoicing, change orders, etc.).
Regularly update and communicate project budgets, as well as estimated time to completion.
Support the finance department by assisting with account reconciliations and other necessary financial tasks.
Review and coordinate Work in Progress (WIP) reports between operations and finance to ensure correct revenue recognition.
Identify recurring issues, analyze underlying causes, and work with leadership to develop strategies for resolution and prevention.
Request and gather necessary compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance, bid bonds, and performance bonds.
Perform other duties as assigned.