Project Accountant

Project Accountant | www.efkmoen.com Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Starting Salary Range: $66,000-72,000 EFK Moen, LLC, is a civil engineering design consulting firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with additional office locations in St. Charles, Missouri, Chicago and Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for a full-time position in our St. Louis, Missouri Office. Our company offers a locally competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Job Description: This position reports to the Accounting Manager for coordination on daily tasks. The Project Accountant will be responsible for providing financial support, guidance, and oversight to managers and other leadership at all phases of the lifecycle of various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and display a good working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost systems. This role requires a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to utilize strong communication skills to be able to work collaboratively amongst teams. Duties & Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position: Provide accurate and timely support to project managers, performing thorough and complete project financial management: Create and ensure client invoices comply with contract terms and client-specific requests for both time and direct costs; Request invoices from subs and vendors if necessary Obtain necessary invoice information from PMs including progress reports and percentage complete in order to post invoices into the accounting system; Generate invoices and distribute to respective PM Coordinate preparation of required client invoice templates Coordinate all invoice correspondence with client including submittal of invoices and follow-up regarding any questions or necessary adjustments Maintain a monthly invoice control log and maintain electronic filing system of all project files including contracts, startup sheets, project invoices, etc. Set-up projects in accounting system and maintain the budget and schedule changes Obtain certificates of insurance to meet contract requirements Prepare project accounting reports for project managers: Run and analyze project profitability reports, project forecasts, resource needs analysis and project closeouts Maintain backlog report and "current (resource) obligation" reports periodically required by the Business Development department for use in project proposals Assist with the collection of aged receivable balances; Assist vendors and subcontractors when inquiring on invoice/payment status Periodically update invoice submittal or payment information in respective client electronic invoice tracking systems Periodically provide project information for any project audit initiated by a client Annually provide project information for tax credit analysis for the tax return preparers Cross-train in all aspects of accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone absent, and to grow in responsibility and scope over time Assist with tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager Knowledge/Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required 4+ years of accounting experience required, preferably in the AEC Industry Knowledge of governmental accounting/Federal Acquisition Regulations is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time-management skills Ability to handle confidential information appropriately Proficiency in electronic accounting systems; Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Excel Ability to travel occasionally for training and/or conferences Physical Qualifications: Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time Ability to type and/or use a computer for extended periods of time Sufficient mobility to move to various locations in and out of the office to use various office equipment, coordinate with other staff, visit other EFK Moen and client offices/meeting locations Sufficient visual ability to focus attention on extended use of electronic documents and software EFK Moen, LLC offers its full-time employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Company Holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Contribution Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage Company sponsored life insurance coverage Professional License exam fee reimbursement Bonus Opportunities Support of professional organization membership and activities Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment A culture of mentoring and teamwork EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.