Project Accountant (Hybrid)

EXP•Chicago, IL

1d•$72,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EXP is seeking a Project Accountant (Hybrid) to join their team. This role involves effectively communicating with Project Managers and Sector Leads regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications. The Project Accountant will be responsible for setting up, reviewing, and activating projects in Deltek, maintaining budgets, and closing out projects upon completion. They will also prepare draft and final invoices, send them to clients, and maintain in-house copies. Additionally, the role includes creating monthly Project Progress Reports, holding review meetings with Project Managers, investigating project variances, and reconciling cash receipts. The Project Accountant will also compile information for audits, obtain vendor paperwork, review and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports, run requested reports, and perform additional assignments as requested. Communication and coordination with local offices are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minimum 5 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) experience with an engineering firm
Strong understanding of revenue recognition
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with independent work habits
High attention to detail and accuracy
Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Deltek Vision or Vantage Point software is a definite asset

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to projects
Set up/review/activate projects in Deltek and maintain budgets throughout the life of the project
Close out projects upon completion
Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup
Send final invoices to clients and file in-house copies in the client folder
Create monthly Project Progress Reports for each PM. Hold monthly meetings with each PM to review the report.
Investigate project variances and submit reports to management
Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash
Compile information for internal and external audits, as required
Obtain required paperwork to set up new vendors
Review and approval vendor invoices and employee expense reports
Run requested reports
Perform additional assignments as requested by PMs and Sector Leads
Communicate and coordinate with the local offices