POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Accountant position has an expectation of past experience in Accounting or Finance.  The Project Accountant must be able to support project teams accounts payable and accounts receivable functions with a high level of logical skills and expertise to produce timely, accurate and meaningful financial information.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*:  

• Analyzes and resolves accounting issues to insure accuracy in project reporting as a key member of the project team while meeting contractual agreements and accounting standards in order to process payables in compliance to ensure accurate allocations and payment
• Reconciles job cost to ensure appropriate cost is billed to the owner and communicate contributing factors of over/under variances to project team for follow-up
• Performs monthly pay applications to owner and provides additional required reporting
• Routinely perform reconciliation of A/R accounts in accordance to Barton Malow’s standards and provide monthly billing accruals. Conducts accounts receivable audits on aged accounts and coordinates corrective action with project team
• Assist in project budget set up while supporting and reviewing the accuracy of mark-ups and price conditions
• Understand and analyze forecasting and cost review with teams, while identifying the risk and effect on monthly financials and project reporting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0-3 years experience in relevant field
• Intermediate skills in Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners
• Balance project team role with PFC group fiduciary responsibilities 
• Ability to analyze, identify and resolve issues with accounts receivable and payable
• Effective time management, organization skills and attention to detail.  Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and work under pressure.
• Ability to recognize and communicate project risks and analyze various methods and types of project deliveries