Project Accountant

Overview

This role involves providing comprehensive job cost oversight, accounting, and reporting for client accounts within an interior architecture context. The Project Accountant is responsible for accounting, billing including sales tax, and project close-out activities. The position is fully remote but supports West Coast Studios, requiring the candidate to be located in Mountain Standard Time (MST) or Pacific Standard Time (PST) zones.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable/Receivables

• Process all monthly accounting and billing activities for assigned Project Managers and Studios.
• Review preliminary invoices to ensure labor and charges align with contract terms; make necessary adjustments or reclassifications.
• Invoice assigned projects with associated documentation and work directly with clients to resolve billing or project issues.
• Enter and post Accounts Payables and Receivables; process write-offs as needed.
• Post timesheets and maintain accuracy of time transfers; research any unbilled labor.
• Handle moderately complex accounting issues and escalate more complex matters to senior staff.

Project Administration

• Initiate projects in the Deltek accounting system and maintain appropriate project records.
• Monitor project progress and communicate performance updates to Project Managers.
• Perform project close-out procedures.
• Coordinate Interoffice Contracts (IOCs).
• Order Certificates of Insurance.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting or project accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with the commercial interior architecture and/or design industry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Earned Revenue and Work in Progress accounting concepts.

Systems

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to act on behalf of senior managers with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Proven ability to prioritize and complete diverse projects from multiple sources.
• Strong attention to detail.

Location

• Remote position supporting West Coast Studios.
• Candidate must be located in MST or PST time zones.

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed service member status.