Project Accountant jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

SOCOTEC USA · 10 hours ago

Project Accountant

SOCOTEC USA is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The Project Accountant will be responsible for project setup and billing processes, maintaining accurate billing records, and collaborating with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and client invoicing requirements are met.

AdviceConstructionConsulting

Responsibilities

Set up new projects promptly, including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects, including source documents, expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices
Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software, ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs, accruals, and overages
Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status, contract modifications, change orders, and client invoicing requirements
Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support, including research and reconciliation
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualification

Project accountingBillingReceivablesAccounting softwareCost trackingDeltek softwareCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with project accounting and cost tracking
Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software
4+ years experience in billing and receivables, preferably in A/E or construction environment
Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Strong business partnering ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team-first mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment

Preferred

Experience with Deltek software is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Mentorship
Training
Social activities

Company

SOCOTEC USA

company-logo
Socotec USA services through Lines: Building Envelope, Code & Planning, Dispute Resolution, Project Advisory, and Specialty Engineering.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Marc Weissbach
Chief Executive Officer
linkedin
leader-logo
Glen Waller
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase