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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. ยท 1 day ago

Project Accountant

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering company with over 40 years of industry history. The Project Accountant will collaborate closely with project managers to manage the financial aspects of projects from proposal to close-out, including setting up project accounts, preparing invoices, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with project manager on accounting aspects of the project from proposal to close out
Validate project proposals, project PO, and internal project setup documents are complete and accurate
Set up and maintain client projects within the project accounting system to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting
Understand types of billing and the specifics of how the information on the invoice should be presented to the client (i.e. cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-max, lump-sum)
Prepare, review, and submit client invoices on a timely and accurate basis
Review and approve project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices
Conduct frequent project reviews to include validating estimated cost-to-complete calculations, month-end over/under WIP, and project variances
Understand multi-company project postings for revenue and expense
Responsible for project account receivables and collections; researching and resolving cash receipt discrepancies
Understand U.S. sales tax laws as they pertain to professional services and project materials sold
Close out projects upon completion assuring projects have been billed to the extent possible and commitments have been resolve

Qualification

Project accountingFinancial reportingAccounts receivableMicrosoft Office SuiteERP SystemsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work and interact effectively with customers and co-workers
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Proven attention to detail and strong math skills a must
Ability to 'think outside the box' and exercise independent judgment
Excellent communication and people skills
Confident presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Two to three years of direct experience in project accounting, including accounting procedures, monthly billings, A/R, and revenue recognition
Required software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, and a basic understanding of ERP Systems
Equivalent relevant education + experience may be considered

Preferred

Associate Accounting degree is preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
401(k)/Profit Sharing
100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Employee Assistance Program
Will Preparation Resources
Worldwide Travel Assistance

Company

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

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Wunderlich-Malec (WM) focuses on engineering solutions for industry, applying advanced technologies and cross-industry processes for our clients.