Project Accountant

Spaan Tech - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Project Accountant to join our team at SPAAN Tech, Inc. The Project Accountant will be responsible for a variety of financial management tasks, including corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, and governmental accounting. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial health of our projects and requires a strong background in financial software and corporate finance principles. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. In this position, you will manage project financials, which includes budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You will also perform essential corporate accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable. Preparing financial reports for regulatory purposes is a key responsibility, and you will utilize Deltek for financial record-keeping to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and double-entry bookkeeping practices. Additionally, you will process vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring accurate posting to general ledger accounts in a timely manner. Monthly client billings will be prepared and sent, including all supporting documentation to ensure contract compliance. You will work closely with clients and team members to resolve any invoice issues that may arise, making strong communication skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Perform corporate accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare financial reports for regulatory reporting purposes
• Utilize Deltek for financial record-keeping
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and double-entry bookkeeping practices
• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports, including accurate posting to general ledger accounts, in a timely manner
• Prepare and send monthly client billings, including all supporting documentation to ensure contract compliance
• Work with clients and team members regarding invoice issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in business administration, accounting, or similar field preferred
• Experience in a professional service industry company (A/E firm)
• Detail-oriented and highly skilled in dealing with financial and numerical data
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Deltek Vision highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and basic office equipment

Nice-to-haves

• CPA (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance