Project Accountant

Position Summary

The Project Accountant has an expectation of past experience in Accounting or Finance. The Project Accountant must be able to support project teams’ accounts payable and accounts receivable functions with a high level of logical skills and expertise to produce timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information.

• Analyzes and resolves accounting issues to ensure accuracy in project reporting as a key member of the project team while meeting contractual agreements and accounting standards to process payables in compliance to ensure accurate allocations and payment
• Reconciles job cost to ensure appropriate cost is billed to the owner and communicate contributing factors of over/under variances to project team for follow-up
• Performs monthly pay applications to owner and provides additional required reporting
• Routinely performs reconciliation of A/R accounts in accordance to Barton Malow’s standards and provides monthly billing accruals. Conducts accounts receivable audits on aged accounts and coordinates corrective action with project team
• Assists in project budget set up while supporting and reviewing the accuracy of mark-ups and price conditions.
• Understands and analyzes forecasting and cost review with teams, while identifying the risk and effect on monthly financials and project reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners
• Balance project team role with PFC group fiduciary responsibilities
• Ability to analyze, identify and resolve issues with accounts receivable and payable
• Effective time management, organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and work under pressure.
• Ability to recognize and communicate project risks and analyze various methods and types of project deliveries