Project Accountant

LandDesign; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programming

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer hours

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

LandDesign is seeking a Project Accountant in Charlotte, NC to support the Financial and Design teams from contract through project closeout. You will ensure accurate budgets, timely invoicing, and compliant reporting while collaborating with project managers and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting, and proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Deltek Vantagepoint software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with different personality types.
• Strong critical thinking and in-depth analysis with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and budgets in the financial system per contract terms.
• Assist with contract interpretation, tracking change orders, fee adjustments and modifications affecting project finances.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Studio leaders to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting to internal/external clients.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures and profitability; review with Project Managers for accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and issue monthly invoices with supporting documentation.
• Maintain Subconsultant Agreements and coordinate subconsultant invoices and payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collections, resolving billing issues.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external clients.
• Understand and apply project accounting principles including billing terms and revenue recognition.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounts payable/receivable

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Project accounting

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join our Accounting Team in Charlotte, NC. This role is an integral part of the Financial and Design teams, providing financial advice, support, and problem solving throughout entire project cycles. The role ensures accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards and contract requirements and handling multiple assignments in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment with frequent direct interaction with project managers and accounting leadership.

Responsibilities

• Setup new projects and associated budgets in the financial system in accordance with contract terms.
• Assist with contract interpretation, tracking change orders, fee adjustments, and other modifications impacting project finances while maintaining accurate project contract files.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Studio leaders at all levels to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting to respective external and internal clients.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance/profitability and review with Project Managers for accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and issue monthly invoices to clients with required supporting documentation.
• Maintain Subconsultant Agreements, coordinate subconsultant invoices and payments per contract terms.
• Monitor studio account receivables and ensure outstanding invoices are collected on a timely basis, including resolving any billing issues.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external clients.
• Understand and apply project accounting principles including billing terms and revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Deltek Vantagepoint software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with different personality types.
• Strong critical thinking and in-depth analysis with meticulous attention to detail.

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.