Sr Project Accountant

Description

Leading Architecture/Planning firm that provides mechanical and electrical engineering design, technology and energy modeling/analysis is seeking to add a Sr. Project Accountant to the San Francisco team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Review and process project start up requests, additional service requests, and change orders

-Establish and maintain open communication about project finance with Project Managers and team

-Coordinate and attend monthly project billing review meetings

-Coordinate and attend monthly project financial health summary review meetings with new Project Managers

-Collaborate with Project Managers to process monthly project billing and record revenue recognition for larger and/or multi-faceted complex projects

-Provide special invoicing or additional documentation as needed (pay apps, lien waivers, client formatting, etc.)

-Investigate project variances or discrepancies and provide determinations or notations to the Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst

-Provide special reporting as requested

-Set up billing terms in accordance with contract or proposal and build special rate tables as needed

-Support Project Managers with subconsultant invoice review, approval, and processing

-Monitor and facilitate pay-when-paid process

-Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, Project Managers, and Accounts Receivable Specialist to resolve billing issues in a timely manner and with a customer service approach

-Complete project closures and reconcile balances

-Upload contract related supporting documentation to Deltek

-Maintain organized project financial files

-Mentor and provide training to other Project Accountants

-Perform monthly project QC

-Work with cross-functional finance teams in executing project work

-Remain subject matter expert on project financial concepts and processes

Qualifications

-4-year degree in relevant field

-Thorough understanding of GAAP principles

-Significant Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint

-Experience utilizing the full Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Sharepoint, Onenote, Teams Etc.

REQUIRED SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Great Communicator - Internally and externally. Experience working with project managers and outside clients & vendors

• Solutions oriented

• Integrity/Promptness/Forthrightness/Trustworthiness/Reliability/Excellence

• Personable and Professional - customer service demeanor

• Attention to detail

KEY COMPETENCIES FROM FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

• HighIy capable interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to all stakeholders

• HighIy adaptable to frequent changes in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

• Able to coordinate with various stakeholders and understand project requirements, scope, and schedule

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

• Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint

• Advanced proficiency with Excel: pivot tables, formulas, data format/sort/filter, VLOOKUP

• Advanced proficiency with other MS Office platforms including, Word, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Advanced knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and methods and their application to project finance related issues

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply learned subject matter and technical knowledge to reach sound conclusions

• Knowledge of GAAP as applied to project cost accounting

Work Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in SF office, located in the Embarcadero area, right under the bay bridge across the street from the waterfront with a swanky rooftop deck. Close to public transit!

Experience Level

Expert Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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