.Job OverviewThe Project Accountant position is fully responsible for performing job duties in the functional areas of accounting, customer service, and administrative support with primary focus on Project Accounting.
This position will play a key role in peer training and mentoring.Job FunctionsBudget entry: review received budgets, work with ID & resolve potential issuesTaxability: ensure appropriate exemption certificates are on file with tax department, work with tax department to ensure correct tax statusForecast maintenance: provide guidance and timely enter adjustments according to approval guidelinesChange order maintenance: effectively communicate with project team for timely entry and compliant documentationCustomer billings: prepare timely billings to optimize cash flow and adhere to milestones set forth in contracts, utilize customer portals as requiredCollections: work with collections department to resolve outstanding invoices, update notes in ERPProject close: perform close activities including ensuring communications with support (warranty) hand-offMaintain electronic files in accordance with Financial & Legal Control Guidelines and standard procedures including job cost tool, customer purchase order, contracts, vendor invoice(s), customer invoice(s)Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, including researchReview & implement best practices based on contract demands (ex.
T&M, Fixed, Mixed Contract, Zero Cost, etc.
)Conduct monthly project financial reporting (PFR) meetings with related personnelWork with Credit/AR to reconcile variances in payment applicationResearch project committed costs and cost to complete to optimize earned revenue monthlyPrepare & distribute monthly reports, facilitate coordination with corporate accountingUnderstanding of PFR (interpretation)Ability to identify and correct issues/problem solve with minimal assistanceAbility to enhance and further develop reportingMonitoring of profitability and forecasting impacts, revenue recognitionLiaison and work with business partners to identify, improve, & communicate processes, perform testing for implementationProvide training for new team members working in sales and project management as to expectations/requirements from accounting perspectiveTravel Requirements5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)Preferred Skills And Required QualificationsDemonstrated practical experience with ERP software and general Microsoft products, expertise in Microsoft Dynamics ERP software a plusStrong work ethic and commitmentAbility to work well with a diverse group of peers under deadlines and respond to changes in prioritiesSelf-motivated, pro-active, forward thinker capable of working independently and balancing workload to complete assignments within time constraintsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills