Project Accountant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Project Accountant Full Time Clerical Atlanta, GA, US The role of Project Accountant offers an important impact on our business by serving as a financial liaison working with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external clients. Project Accountants work closely with the Controller to originate and monitor projects budgets, facilitate billing, and perform cost and overall profitability analysis. Assist the Controller in the development and submission of standard project sales and cost proposals, client negotiations, and follow through until proposals are authorized or declined Complete project setup to include contract, budget, not-to-exceed, and additional project services & change orders Monitor and track projects & tasks to ensure timely completion, reconciliation, and closure of project tasks and phases Work with third-party contractors and suppliers to ensure invoices are received and processed in a timely manner. Verify invoices are accurate and comply with agreed upon terms and pricing Prepare and distribute project invoices, coversheets, and other account information in accordance with customer billing requirements Review customer accounts receivable aging for accuracy and past due invoices. Contact customers for collection of invoices exceeding established payment terms Process uncollectible receivables as directed by Controller/President Review and analyze project transactions, work-in-process, and profit & loss statements. As appropriate, create, enter, and post expenses, fees, and hours journal adjustments Review & report project budget variances. Identify factors and review with project team to create actionable information Perform on-going analysis of project & program performance. Prepare periodic reports for project team detailing and summarizing performance results, including revenue, gross margin, and other related data. Support month-end processing & closing Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations Prepare & submit sales/use tax to applicable jurisdictions Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required Minimum 1-3 years accrual/cost accounting experience is required Minimum 1-3 years project-basedaccounting experience is required Experience with Architecture and/or Engineering firms is preferred Experience in project based Deltek Vantagepoint software preferred Intermediate computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Access, and ERP software Analytical orientation/attention to detail: ability to understand, interpret and manipulate data Results driven and ability to work to varying schedules and deadlines Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills Self-starter and resourceful Your Compensation and Benefits At Telgian, we are proud to offer a unique, professional work environment where we consider all of our associates to be part of our family. We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package with market leading (low!) health-care costs, and a place to advance your career. More importantly as a values driven organization, at Telgian you will be treated with dignity while having fun in your work! About Telgian Engineering & Consulting Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC), a strategic business unit of Telgian Corporation, is a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specializing in complex, multi-discipline public and private sector projects. TEC provides professional services related to the protection of people, property, information, and organizational mission against preventable losses. TEC professional service offerings include emergency management / operations continuity, environmental / health / safety, fire protection engineering / life safety, risk management / loss control, security / compliance, and related engineering services / sustainable (LEED) design. #J-18808-Ljbffr