Project Accountant
DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to enhancing the human experience through design. As a Project Accountant, you will support financial analysis and collaborate with project leadership to ensure project profitability and accuracy in accounting throughout various project phases.
Responsibilities
- Analyze trends in project financial performance and support leadership in profitability efforts
- Monitor and manage project accounting resources across various sectors and regions to ensure adequate staffing
- Review and approve employee timesheets and unposted labor reports on a weekly basis
- Collaborate with leadership during monthly invoice reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist in preparing revenue projections and review reimbursable and direct expenses for projects
- Maintain project budgets and analyze costs versus revenue
- Set up and maintain updated project information, ensuring accuracy and consistency with staffing and revenue forecasts
- Coordinate client insurance certificates for projects as needed
- Manage accounts receivable by reviewing aging reports, documenting collection attempts, and addressing payment discrepancies
- Actively coach others in Financial Services and promote financial best practices
- Review consultant invoices and contracts, providing timely updates on payment status and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A/E/C Project accounting or billing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles, billing, business management, and administrative procedures
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience in an architecture/engineering firm
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Wellness programs
- Flex spending
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock ownership
- Bonus opportunities
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