Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.
• Review and post all consultant invoices.
• Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup and send to client.
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing.
• Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as needed.
• Post cash receipts and deposit funds electronically.
• Set up new projects, inactivate completed projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in company system.
• Collaborate with PICs, PMs and Accounting Manager on resource planning and project budgeting.
• Generate and distribute monthly receivables reports, budget vs actual reports and profitability reports.
• Prepare special project analyses for the PICs, PMs and others.
• Review financial data on contracts and proposals prior to final approval.
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconciliation.
• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations accounting system.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• A minimum of three years of project accountant experience.
• Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision experience highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30305 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person