Project Accountant

Hanbury; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid leave

Paid family leave

Educational benefits

Résumé du poste

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY seeks a Project Accountant to manage the financial administration of large architectural design and planning projects, acting as a bridge between internal teams and clients.

The role covers project setup, billing, revenue recognition, budgeting, and forecasting, requiring collaboration with Marketing, Project Managers, and Project Admins. A 4‑year accounting degree and 3+ years in project accounting are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years in project accounting.
• Deltek VantagePoint and/or architectural industry accounting experience desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Strong focus on accuracy and organization.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Communicate with Marketing, Project Managers, Project Admins, Clients and Consultants about contracts, setup, changes, and invoicing.
• Prepare drafts and final invoices with required backups (lien waivers, AIA forms, templates).
• Research unbilled issues to optimize billing timing.
• Follow up on outstanding client invoices.
• Set up new projects in Deltek VantagePoint based on proposals.
• Set up and maintain project plan budgets for consultants.
• Transfer billable hours and expenses; manage project phases.
• Review project documents to research variances and issues.
• Analyze project financial reports for accuracy.
• Assist with budget discrepancies in consultant invoices and project plans.
• Recommend process improvements for accounting efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc analyses.

Connaissances

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Outils

Deltek VantagePoint

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year


• Job Category Finance


• Employee Type Full Time Exempt


• Required Degree 4 Year Degree


• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Locations:

• Norfolk, VA

About the Role

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial administration of multiple large, complex architectural design and planning projects and acting as a bridge between multiple internal and external groups. Responsibilities include project setup and maintenance, project billing, revenue recognition, consultant planning, budget tracking and analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with the Marketing, Project Managers, and Project Admin teams, as well as our Clients and Consultants regarding contract documents, project setup, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to project tracking


• Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup needed or requested by clients or project managers (lien waivers, AIA forms, specific invoicing templates)


• Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities and timeliness within the billing period


• Follow up on outstanding client invoices


• Utilize project proposals to set up new projects within Deltek VantagePoint


• Utilize consultant proposals to set up and maintain project plan budgets
  
• Make transfer of employee billable hours and/or expenses; open, add, and close phases as needed


• Request Client information and Certificate of Insurance as needed


• Update Revenue Forecast monthly in Deltek VantagePoint, assist project managers with updating the percent complete to be billed

Review project documents to research variances and issues

• Review and analyze project financial reports to ensure accuracy


• Assist accountant with consultant invoice and project plan budget discrepancies


• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency of the accounting team


• Perform Ad Hoc analyses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting


• 3+ years’ experience in project accounting


• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and/or accounting for architectural industry (or substantially similar) [HIGHLY Desired]


• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Focus on accuracy and organization


• Ability to work with large volumes of information and resolve discrepancies


• Ability to work independently to complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines


• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Summary

• Competitive compensation


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan


• Disability & Life Insurance


• FSA/HSA options


• Generous Paid Leave (based on your experience)


• Paid Family Leave


• Educational Benefits


• Working with an industry leader that values people!

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.