Project Accountant

The Project Accountant will be responsible for performing basic to intermediate level accounting duties of assigned project(s), including transactional accounting and complex invoicing reviews, as well as analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to support the controls department and operations team of the assigned project(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role has no supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Core duties and responsibility include the following:

· Audit review and process contractor invoices to ensure contract compliance and mechanical accuracy of billing all budget line items. (Contracts - CMR, Lump Sum, Cost Plus, On-Call, etc.)

· Perform final review of invoices once approved by project manager and area director to ensure all information is accurate before sending to AP for payment.

· Manage the approval process for tracking invoices to ensure timely payments have been issued.

· Perform contract and task order reviews for contract compliance.

· Enter project budgets (SOV) for each new project assigned into the Olis automated system.

· Review task orders, change orders, work authorizations and purchase orders for contract compliance and funding availability before routing and execution.

· Performs any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity.

· Resolve outstanding invoicing issues or discrepancy with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.

· Assists with month-end reconciliation, including financial reports.

· Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed.

· Assists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.

· Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are balanced, complete and ready to close.

· Assists Project Manager in closing projects and contracts once project is complete and all costs are billed, transferred, and issued.

· Provides help on special tasks requested of the department and requests from management as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities, workflow and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

· Experience in project invoicing and billing.

· Great team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

· Effective communication with project managers regarding subcontractor bills, documents, contracts, and reconciliation of projects assigned.

· Exceptional judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent relevant work experience.

· Experience with the Construction, Architecture and Engineering or related industry.

Thank you for your interest in COCG! We look forward to reviewing your information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,993.08 - $75,212.42 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30337