What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.?
Job Title: Project Accountant
Accura Engineering is seeking a Project Accountant with AEC accounting experience. This candidate will be responsible for project financials as well as other duties in a growing engineering and consulting firm.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***
Accura Engineering is seeking a Project Accountant with AEC accounting experience. This candidate will be responsible for project financials as well as other duties in a growing engineering and consulting firm.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Review owner contracts to understand accounting requirements.
- Assist multiple Project Managers in creating owner billings
- Support Project Support Project Managers with accounting queries and assist in job cost reconciliation
- Responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly set up and maintained in the Company's accounting system, and expenses are correctly recorded to the project
- Review and prepare documents for timely payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices
- Maintain construction job set-up paperwork and budgets in the Procas accounting system
- Ensure accuracy, proper coding, and approval of invoices for assigned projects
- Manage all subcontractor requirements including insurance and Lien Releases
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
- Prepare monthly accruals, amortization and various other accounting analyses and entries
- Communicate with various team members clearly and professionally, including the Owners, Project Management Team, Managers, the Accounting Team, Engineers, and other Business Partners
- Support ad-hoc reporting and special projects
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Assisting with project audits
- Audit project setup and ensure billing matches contract type in the accounting system
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field
- 3 to 5 years of financial and accounting related work experience, including client invoicing, project billing, accounts receivable, and project financial management, preferably in AEC (Architecture, Engineering or Construction) industry
- Knowledge of contract types such as CPFF, T&M, and FFP
- Experience with GDOT, MARTA, COA, Airport, and Federal projects is a huge plus
- Experience preparing and processing client invoices, monitoring billing cycles, and resolving invoicing discrepancies.
- A/R collections experience, preferably with knowledge of the Procas system
- Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000