Project Accounting Coordinator

Aston Carter•Dallas, TX

1d•$33 - $38•Remote

About The Position

The Project Accounting Coordinator role involves preparing fee proposal templates, drafting contracts, and subcontracts for review. This position ensures projects adhere to contract language and requirements, issues and tracks project amendment documentation, and coordinates for review. The role also includes developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project Authorization forms, encompassing budgets and client invoicing requirements. Assisting project managers with processing subconsultant invoices through the project accounting system is a key responsibility. The coordinator will monitor project financials, including variance, revenue, budgets, and Work-In-Progress (WIP), and will be responsible for follow-up on revenue variance issues and revenue recovery. This role serves as a liaison between internal staff, suppliers, and clients, effectively communicating on behalf of Project Managers. Conducting pre-bill reviews with Project Managers, participating in monthly project review meetings, and collaborating with Business Operations teams are essential. Additionally, the coordinator will assist Business Operations with the analysis of project budget performance and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.

Requirements

Experience with invoices, contract and subcontract review.
Ability to create pivot tables and Vlookups in Excel.
Proficiency within Deltek, BST, or Oracle.
Experience working as a project coordinator or in project controls for an engineering or architectural company with revenue over $100 million.
2+ years of experience drafting contracts and subcontracts.
2+ years of experience preparing proposal templates.
2+ years of experience working with lump sum and cost plus billing.
2+ years of change orders experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare fee proposal templates, draft contracts, and subcontracts for review.
Ensure projects adhere to contract language and requirements, issue and track project amendment documentation.
Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project Authorization forms including budgets and client invoicing requirements.
Assist project managers with the processing of subconsultant invoices through the project accounting system.
Monitor project financials including variance, revenue, budgets, and Work-In-Progress (WIP); follow up on revenue variance issues and revenue recovery.
Serve as a liaison between internal staff, suppliers, and clients, communicating effectively on behalf of Project Managers.
Conduct pre-bill reviews with Project Managers as necessary.
Participate in monthly project review meetings and collaborate with Business Operations teams.
Assist Business Operations with analysis of project budget performance and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.