Project Accountant

Overview

This role is responsible for project accounting support for the organization’s engineering and consulting projects. The position is available as a local or remote opportunity, with collaboration across multiple states. Work will be coordinated with project managers and with the Assistant Controller located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain project master data within Deltek Vantagepoint to support audit compliance
• Generate weekly invoice drafts
• Work with project managers to produce accurate and timely invoices
• Prepare invoicing forms and waivers as required, and submit invoices to clients via email or upload into portals
• Answer inquiries from staff, vendors, and clients
• Assist in collection and review of accounts receivable
• Conduct monthly AR meetings and provide monthly comments to Management
• Request client AR refunds as needed; prepare documentation and verify client data to ensure precise submittal information
• Produce financial information and reports on projects
• Review project reports with project managers
• Review client and sub-consultant contracts and scope changes for proper supporting documentation
• Enter sub-consultant invoices within Deltek Vantagepoint
• Request new vendor set up as necessary and maintain documents to support requirements
• Complete project close-out tasks, including revenue adjustments and write-offs
• Record and file negotiated credits, write-offs, claim payments, and other labor and expense adjustments on active projects
• Create and help manage data within the Deltek Vantagepoint Planning module to ensure precise revenue calculations
• Review revenue based on established revenue earning formulas with each project manager for monthly revenue meetings
• Support risk assessment by alerting the Controller and project manager to potential risks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting preferred
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with employees across all levels
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $60,000–$70,000 annually (base pay offered may be higher or lower based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience)
• Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Medical, dental, and/or other benefits depending on the position offered
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• Professional development/advancement opportunities

Location

Local or remote

Collaboration across multiple states; Assistant Controller located in St. Paul, Minnesota.