Project Accountant 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Madison, WI, is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting, along with processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, with familiarity in Earned Value Management and strong MS Office skills.

The position entails contract documentation, data accuracy, and collaboration with project teams to ensure budget compliance and timely financial

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Active participation in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Handle client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting
• Backup assistance on coding and processing accounts payable, time sheets and expense reports
• Maintain contract documentation and budget entries
• Provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Coordinate the project accounting system with the department and ensure contractual compliance
• Support multiple project managers and staff daily

Skills

Earned Value Management

MS Office (Word & Outlook)

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Project Accountant 1

We are looking for a Project Accountant to perform client invoicing, collections management, project budgeting, coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location

United States - Wisconsin - Madison

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.