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GAI Consultants Inc.

Project Accounting Associate III

GAI Consultants Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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GAI Consultants is seeking a Project Accountant III to join in our Jacksonville, FL office. In this role you will assist Project Managers throughout the project life cycle: establishing project budgets, reviewing and preparing the client invoices, coordinating accounts receivable and work-in-progress review. Assist with conducting a monthly and/or bi-weekly project financial review of: project earning report, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and backlog.

Technical Responsibilities

New Project Setup

Training Help

Project Submission

Create Work-Breakdown-Structure (WBS)

Input Budgets (Contract, Cost & Billing)

Contract is uploaded into Vantagepoint

Create Billing Terms & Review Contract for Invoicing Instructions

Review the ACCT-Project Budget for Accuracy & Save in Financial Folder

Notify the Project Manager upon Completion

Invoicing

Preparation Draft

Review comments for mischarges

Review sub-consultant invoices (rates & limits)

Correct rates

Employee labor & expenses are on the same task/sub-task

Accounting Notes in EI field

Setup Invoicing Review Meetings

Accounts Receivable & Work-In-Process (WIP) Review

Establish who is doing the follow-up with the client (Project Accountant or Project Manager)

Generate the Past Due Report

Double Check

Email went to the client

Uploaded into the client's system

Input the comments into Vantagepoint

Project Financial Performance

Miscellaneous

General Characteristics

Assist Project Manager throughout the project life cycle: establishing project budgets, reviewing and preparing the client invoices, coordinating accounts receivable and work-in-progress review, and review project financial performance.

Minimum Years of Experience

4+ Years of Experience

Education

High School Graduation/GED. Related Post-secondary Technical Coursework Preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Driver's License Required

Project and Task Management

Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of projects.

Assists with preparation of project scopes, schedules and plans for assigned projects.

Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.

Management Responsibility

Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.

Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of assignments.

Communication Skills

Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Works effectively and collaboratively within internal and external teams.

Demonstrates ability to lead discussions and tasks.

Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive salary – GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)

New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

401k company match

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma (required)

Experience: 4 years: Related Experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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