Project Accountant

• Posts invoices, assists with accounts receivable, and prepares various accounting reports weekly.
• Maintains project setup and project close in appropriate manner to ensure completeness and accuracy of project’s evidence
• Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms
• Provides month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial aspects, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis
• Prepares various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss
• Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO
• Follows company policies, procedures and US GAAP, statutory requirements and SOX  controls
• Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance
• Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters
• Ensures that all deadlines are met
• Participates in internal and external audits
• Submits recommendations for improvements and actively participates in company’s initiatives in this area (process, procedures, systems and controls improvements)
• Pro-actively provides work leadership and shares broad accounting knowledge to co-workers on complex assignments, projects or tasks

Requires Bachelors degree with courses in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years progressive experience or a combination of relevant education and experience.  Must have good communication skills, both oral and written. PeopleSoft experience is a plus. 

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

% of Time

• Lifting
• Climbing                                     
• Crawling
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing)
• Unusual physical requirements
• High noise level
• Other

1. Lifting less than 50lbs (10%)                                                    

1. Description of Work Environment

• Inside?  Outside? Where
• Combination of above
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved
• Hazardous conditions - What are they
• Travel/transportation requirements
• Other

1. Inside 75%--Occasional driving to pick up shipments (5%)

1. Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?
• Tools used in trade - which ones?
• Other

• Office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.) 90%

1. Criticality of Attendance

• Overtime, regular days, off days
• Shift, 2nd, 3rd
• Necessity for regular attendance
• Urgency for punctuality

Occasional overtime !0% Regular attendance is critical