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Project Accountant

Project Accountant

UtilitraEdwardsville, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Accountant Status : Full-time

Work Schedule : Normal Operational Hours

Compensation : $52,000-80,000

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

  • Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
  • 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid personal / sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational assistance
  • Various discount programs

About Our Company :

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Overview

Provide accounting support to project managers, forecast and monitor progress and costs, and foster a culture of trust and integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This role does not have direct reports.

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Provide accurate and timely support to project managers, performing thorough and complete project financial management
  • Set up and maintain multiple projects in Vista / Viewpoint or current accounting software
  • Maintain accurate and auditable files in a paperless system
  • Work with Project Managers (PMs) to meet monthly billing deadlines
  • Create timely and accurate client invoices

  • Ensure invoices comply with contract terms and client-specific requests for both time and equipment, as well as "Bid" jobs that are paid on a project basis
  • Assist PMs with project forecasts by reviewing project work plans and cost estimates; routinely make updates
  • Review equipment reports for proper coding of equipment utilized on projects on a weekly basis
  • Initiate and track subcontract payment releases in accordance with contract terms and deadlines, as well as PM requests
  • Prepare and submit lien waivers on projects
  • Review A / R reports for past due amounts and assist in collection efforts
  • Review project financial reports for cost accuracy and reasonableness
  • Conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings
  • Perform direct project-related labor and cost transfers within the accounting system
  • Review projects monthly with PMs to determine the percentage of completion and expected profit margins; update WIP schedules accordingly
  • Maintain high standards of confidentiality
  • Act as the "face of the business" to project clients, agencies, subcontractors, community partners, and others
  • Present a positive and professional image

  • Act as an ambassador for all Utilitra business units
  • Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge about Utilitra business
  • Actively participate in training, meetings, and review sessions.
  • Cross-train in all facets of Accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone who is absent and to grow in responsibility and scope over time
  • Other duties as assigned or prudent
  • The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at other Utilitra-sponsored events.

    Requirements / Qualifications :

  • Bachelors' degree and 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience must include
  • 5+ years' Construction accounting experience

  • At least 2 years working with WIP schedules
  • Managing project financial data for multiple projects
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of Vista by Viewpoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization
  • Reasoning and problem-solving ability
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Extensive reading of both written figures and words, typed reports, and computer screens
  • Data entry up to 6 hours per day
  • Phone communication approximately 1 hour per day
  • Sitting for prolonged periods in meetings can be 4 or more hours each day
  • Communicating verbally with other staff, contractors, vendors, and customers continual
  • Moving between meetings and buildings to communicate with customers - less than 1 hour per day
  • Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds
  • Occasional stooping, reaching or bending
  • Travel Requirements :

    This role does not require any travel.

    Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

    Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.

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