Job Board Title:
Project Accountant

Post Date
6/22/2018

Expiration Date
7/14/2018

Details:
Our client in Madison County is looking for a Project Accountant to join their team. The Project Accountant responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Provide accurate and timely support to project managers, performing thorough and complete project financial management
•Set up and maintain multiple projects in Vista/Viewpoint or current accounting software
•Maintain accurate and auditable files in a paperless system
•Work with Project Managers (PMs) to meet monthly billing deadlines
•Create timely and accurate client invoices
•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
•Assist PMs with project forecasts by reviewing project work plans and cost estimates
•Review equipment reports for proper coding on a weekly basis
•Initiate and track subcontract payment releases in accordance with contract terms and deadlines, as well as PM requests
•Prepare and submit lien waivers on projects
•Review A/R reports for past due amounts and assist in collection efforts
•Review project financial reports for cost accuracy and reasonableness
•Conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings
•Perform direct project related labor and cost transfers within the accounting system
•Review projects monthly with PMs to determine percentage of completion and expected profit margins; update WIP schedules accordingly
•Maintain high standards of confidentiality
•Act as the “face of the business” to project clients, agencies, subcontractors, community partners and others
•Present a positive and professional image
•Cross train in all facets of Accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone who is absent, and to grow in responsibility and scope over time

Location: Madison County, IL
Position type: Full Time, Eval/Direct Hire
Pay: Based On Experience
Client Benefits: (once hired on): Vacation, Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k (employer matches 100% of fist 5%)


Qualifications:
•Bachelors’ degree and 5+ years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience must include: •5+ years’ Construction accounting experience
•At least 2 years working with WIP schedules
•Managing project financial data for multiple projects

•Strong analytical skills
•Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of Vista by Viewpoint
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization
•Reasoning and problem solving ability
•Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills


Comments:
How To Apply: Submit a completed application to the Edwardsville location at www.expresspros.com

About Express Employment Professionals: Express was founded in 1983 and began franchising in 1985. A privately held company, Express has more than 800 office locations in the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Express Employment Professionals provides employment solutions to job seekers in need of a job that matches their skills and schedule. There are many advantages by choosing Express. One application makes you eligible for multiple positions with top companies, and there are no fees for job seekers.


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Employer:
Express Employment Professionals
Contact:
Nathan Smith

Address:
20 Junction Drive West, Suite 1

Work Phone:
618-288-8011

Email:
nathan.smith@expresspros.com

Website:
www.expresspros.com