What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at SOCOTEC?
Company Description
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience, and methods is increasingly recognized as best-in-class, fueling significant growth.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
Job Description
This position is fully responsible for the project set up and billing process, including responding to client/internal management inquiries and verifying employees’ chargeable time; Provide assistance and support to the collections team in conducting collection efforts and achieving team objectives. The Project Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and will involve a variety of business functions, including but not limited to:
- Set up new projects promptly, including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
- Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects, including source documents, expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices
- Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software, ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs, accruals, and overages
- Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status, contract modifications, change orders, and client invoicing requirements
- Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
- Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
- Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
- Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support, including research and reconciliation
- Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience with project accounting and cost tracking
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software
- 4 years experience in billing and receivables, preferably in A/E or construction environment
- Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- Strong business partnering ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-first mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
- Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
- Experience with Deltek software is a plus
Additional Information
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Final compensation is based on experience, technical depth, and scope of ownership).
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.