Project Accountant

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Richmond, VA office location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Create projects in the accounting system and define the billing terms based on contract
• Maintain project-related accounting records, including contracts, purchase orders and change orders
• Work with project managers to prepare monthly invoices, prepare client payment applications, lien waivers and submit invoices per the contract instructions
• Process labor and expense transfers to accurately reflect project costing
• Investigate project costing variances and resolve/explain discrepancies
• Investigate and reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash receipts from clients
• Monitor accounts receivable and support project managers with collection efforts
• Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the senior management
• Monitor remaining funding available for projects and report to project managers
• Support client relationship and reply to client requests as necessary
• Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels
• Limited travel to outside offices (less than 5%) is required
• Partial remote work options available once training is completed (estimated 90 - 120 days)

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project accounting and understanding of project costing
• Experience in engineering/construction firm or other service industry is preferred
• Excellent customer focus, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management skills are essential
• Excellent MS Office suite skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint experience a plus