Project Accountant Jobs

Page is hiring an exceptional Project Accountant to work closely with our project managers to help ensure profitability on projects by preparing billings in accordance with contracts. The preferred candidate must have an ability to effectively communicate with a variety of technical, professional and managerial professionals, and he or she must be particularly suited for working in a constantly changing work environment. Page provides a total team environment where everyone is engaged. As part of this phenomenal team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and exciting challenges.

• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to finance processes
• Act as an integrated and collaborative member of the finance team
• Prepare monthly consultant accruals
• Manage consultant invoices and release as appropriate for payment
• Create policies for project contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
• Setup new projects in Deltek with approrpriate tasks/phrases (using & creating templates when needed)
• Monitor and adjust posting of time/expenses to ensure phases on the project are duplicated correctly
• Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the PIC
• Report monthly billing and contract status for office
• Coordinate with office leadership to update monthly cash flow
• Enter required project information in Deltek, verify all information is accurate and reconciles to contract
• Provide both automatic and ad hoc Deltek project reports as requested by PMs and others
• Invoice projects per contract terms on a monthly basis coordinating as necessary with PMs
• Review and monitor projects to determine both opportunities and risks related to billings and collections
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC) regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
• Prepare special project analyses and provide finance support as requested by PICs, PMs and others

• Team player with a sense of urgency to deadlines and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Possess understanding of standard contract terms and structure, including hourly, lump sum, not-to-exceed as they related to the billing process
• Degree in Finance or Business Administration required with minimum of 3 years experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Employ critical thinking skills and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Deltek Vision Software desired, other ERP system exprience considered
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• 2-3 years of billing and receivables, experience in A/E industry a huge plus
• Commitment to deliver exceptional service
• Requires comprehensive Excel skills