Project Accountant Job at WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC in Tempe

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Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Tempe, AZ

Wilson Engineers has a staff of more than 200 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction. The Project Accountant plays a key role in the project life cycle by managing project financial setup and maintenance, client billing, and tracking accounts receivable. This is a full-time position in our Tempe, AZ office with the Project Accountant working closely with Project Managers and the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate client billing, proper coding of subcontractor invoices and cash receipt processing.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Tempe office. (This job is not remote nor hybrid.)

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in managing the financial aspects of multiple project assignments.
• Assist in project setup based on contract terms, including the proper configuration of billing terms, rate tables, and FASB ASC 606 revenue methods. Ensure expenses and subcontractor breakdowns are accurately captured in the project setup.
• Manage the budget, billing and project invoices; prepare client invoices in accordance with contract terms and billing cycles, ensure change orders and amendments are properly recorded, and ensure the billing of labor and expenses is accurate. Maintain organized billing documentation and correspondence.
• Receive, code, and route vendor and subconsultant invoices for approval. Verify invoices are in alignment with project budgets and contract terms.
• Investigate and work with Project Managers to address any WIP and Accounts Receivable issues.
• Manage project closeout activities including final billing and AR reconciliation.
• Analyze project metrics and report the financial status of assigned projects monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of managing an accounting function in a medium- or large-sized company.
• Experience in the Architecture/Engineering consulting industry is highly desired.
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects with changing scope, timelines and consultants.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision software is a plus.
• Above average working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to take initiative, be able to work independently, and coordinate efforts from multi-discipline teams.
• Effective time management, verbal and written communication, planning, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Financial and Performance Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical Capacity

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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