Hybrid Project Accountant - Detail-Driven & Impactful

Financeroles; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Project Accountant (Hybrid) to join a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment. You will coordinate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, set up projects in Deltek, maintain budgets, and close projects on completion.

You’ll prepare and send invoices, generate monthly progress reports, investigate variances, and support audits. Strong accounting background and 5+ years in engineering settings are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 5 years of AP/AR/Billing experience in an engineering firm.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with independent work habits.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to projects.
• Set up, review, and activate projects in Deltek and maintain budgets throughout the life of the project.
• Close out projects upon completion.
• Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Send final invoices to clients and file in-house copies in the client folder.
• Create monthly Project Progress Reports for each PM and hold monthly meetings to review the report.
• Investigate project variances and submit reports to management.
• Work with the cash receipts team to reconcile variances in the application of cash.
• Compile information for internal and external audits as required.
• Obtain required paperwork to set up new vendors.
• Review and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Run requested reports and perform additional assignments as requested by PMs and Sector Leads.
• Communicate and coordinate with local offices.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Vision or Vantage Point

Microsoft Office

Job description

EXP is seeking a Project Accountant (Hybrid) to join a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment. You will coordinate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, set up projects in Deltek, maintain budgets, and close projects on completion.

You’ll prepare and send invoices, generate monthly progress reports, investigate variances, and support audits. Strong accounting background and 5+ years in engineering settings are required.