What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Pennoni?
Position Summary
Pennoni is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial administration of multiple projects and work closely with project managers and the billing team. This position will manage project setup, contract analysis, billing, revenue recognition, project maintenance, and closeout activities while helping ensure accurate and timely invoicing for private-sector and government clients. The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly organized professional who can manage competing priorities independently and communicate effectively with employees at multiple levels of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the project accounting lifecycle for multiple projects and project managers, including project opening, contract analysis, system setup, billing, ongoing maintenance, revenue recognition, and project closeout.
- Prepare accurate and timely invoices for private-sector and government clients while ensuring alignment with client contracts and applicable requirements.
- Maintain project financial information and support project accounting activities within Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Work with FAR-audited and government-funded projects, including Department of Transportation projects, to support compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements.
- Partner closely with project managers and the billing team manager to review project financials, resolve billing issues, and obtain information needed to complete invoices.
- Prioritize assignments across multiple projects while meeting established billing deadlines.
- Communicate regularly with project managers, division managers, regional leaders, and other internal stakeholders.
- Support the continued development and improvement of project accounting and billing processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 4-7 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, contract compliance, or a closely related function.
- Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, or client billing requirements simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable project-based financial management system.
- Experience supporting FAR-audited, government, or Department of Transportation projects.
- Project accounting or billing experience within an engineering, architecture, construction, professional services, or government-contracting environment.
- Experience with contract compliance or complex client billing requirements.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Why Work With Us?
Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded six decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!
At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.
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