What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Nobilia North America Inc.?
About nobilia North America:
nobilia is the worldwide market leader for kitchen furniture with customers in over 90 countries, producing more than 3,800 kitchens daily. Incorporating the precision of German design and engineering and following the Bauhaus principles of form and design, nobilia has delivered superior quality, customization and value for more than 78 years. nobilia North America is focused on rapidly growing its presence in the region, selling furniture through independent showrooms, directly to developers and builders of single and multi-family homes, and its own retail stores.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to manage accounting for cabinetry projects in the German cabinetry business. This role involves overseeing project finances, ensuring cost control, and offering financial insights to enhance project success. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both project management and accounting principles, ideally within the home design industry. This role will be based in our midtown Miami office and report to the VP of Accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and reconcile project accounts and financial records, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Responsible for timely collections of invoices and intercompany transactions
- Facilitate proper project insurance such and be the go-to person for any project insurance related questions
- ·Manage and reconcile project accounts and financial records, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP related to projects.
- Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Coordinate with external and internal for project-specific financial audits
- Act as a liaison between project managers, the Accounting team, and senior management to provide financial data and insights.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are complete and ready to close.
- Stay updated on best practices in project accounting and suggest improvements to streamline processes and enhance financial management.
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the VP of Accounting
- Work with project managers to ensure accuracy in billings to clients
- Input owner billings, change order and purchase order into the system
- Monitor accounts receivable and collection efforts
- Process all AIA billings, change orders vendor invoices
- Organized and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change order, invoices and payment records
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree, ideally in Accounting or similar field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project accounting role, ideally in a small, growing organization
- Proficiency in accounting software (Xero NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify) QuickBooks, Procore, ZoHo
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- CCIP- Construction Certification of insurance
- Familiarity and experience with WIP (work in progress) reports
- Understanding of AIA
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and international operations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities