Project Accountant

Location

Edwardsville, IL | United States

Job description

About Our Company

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

• • Provide support to project managers through complete project financial management.
  • Set up and maintain accurate project and budget data within the accounting system.
  • Review customer contracts for billing requirements, billing due dates, and payment terms to ensure invoices comply with contract terms and client specific requests for both time and equipment as well as "Bid" jobs that are paid on a project basis.
  • Work with project managers to meet weekly or monthly billing deadlines by creating timely and accurate client invoices that are compliant with contract terms and client specific requests for both Time and equipment and Bid (lump sum) jobs.
  • Work within customer's cost management system where required.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable files in paperless system.
  • Weekly review of equipment batches to ensure proper coding of equipment utilized on projects.
  • Set up Subcontracts in Viewpoint. Approve subcontract invoices in pVault and initiate and track subcontract payment releases in accordance with subcontract terms and deadlines, and project manager requests.
  • Prepare and submit lien waivers on projects as necessary.
  • Assist with the maintenance of T&E billing templates.
  • Review Accounts Receivable reports for past due amounts and assist in collection efforts. Update AR Credit Notes and work with Senior Project Accountant for items over 60 days.
  • Review project financial reports as necessary for cost accuracy and reasonableness, conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings.
  • Perform direct project-related labor and AP cost transfers within the accounting system as necessary.
  • Review projects monthly with project managers to determine percentage of completion and expected profit margins, and update WIP schedule for projects.
  • On at least a monthly basis review and determine which open jobs can be closed and perform the close job process.
  • Cross-train with other Project Accountants to be able to fill in for vacation/absences.
  • Other duties as assigned or prudent.

  Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelors' degree in accounting.
  • 3 or more years of related experience with 1-2 years of experience with WIP schedules.
  • Experience auditing construction contractors is a plus, but not required.
  • Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects.
  • Must be able to work independently and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely manner.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload and deliver accurate and timely results with an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in meetings.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and must have strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Reasoning and problem-solving ability.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

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