Project Accountant

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401K with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced project accountant to manage project-related financial records and billing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance along with specific experience in project accounting and billing. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to analyze project profitability. A comprehensive benefit package is offered including medical coverage, a 401K with company match, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in project accounting.
• 3+ years' experience in billing and receivables.
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records and communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents.
• Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, and expenses.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports.
• Prepare reports on project profitability.
• Monitor and report on project budgets.
• Create project-related billings to customers.
• Research opportunities for maximization of customer billing.
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Respond to customer requests for more detail.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors.

Skills

Project accounting

Billing and receivables

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
• Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership
• Prepare reports on project profitability
• Monitor and report on project budgets
• Create all project-related billings to customers
• Research and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
• Respond to requests for more detail from customers
• Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
• Compile information for internal and external auditors
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years' experience in project accounting
• 3+ years' experience in billing and receivables
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results