Project Accountant II

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a Project Accountant II to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting autonomously. Responsibilities include mentoring junior accountants and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. Join us in our commitment to an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience required.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoicing and collections management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist project managers and mentor junior accountants.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Accountant II

In the role of a Project Accountant II, we'll count on you to:

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately manage 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
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• 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
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Familiar 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

Employment Equity

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.