What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Constellation Search Group?
Title: Project Accountant
Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Indianapolis, IN
Compensation: 60k to 80k
Type: Direct
Constellation Search Group is seeking a talented individual to join our accounting department The ideal candidate will be responsible for the project billing and accounting process. This role includes responding to project manager and client inquiries, recording project expenses, and ensuring proper revenue recognition.
Primary Functions:
- Provide pre-billing information for project managers to review.
- Communicate with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications.
- Provide accurate and timely billing, collection, cost accounting, and cost analysis.
- Meet with project managers and project staff to answer billing and collection questions.
- Prepare monthly billing reports for project managers.
- Provide year-end support of auditor requirements.
- Project setup assistance.
- Assist project managers with collections.
- Facilitate job closeout.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
- 3 years of professional experience as a project accountant or similar role.
- Experience in Deltek Vantage point or BST.
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Experience in A/E is a plus.
- Ability to prepare project budgets and financial forecasts.
- Experience in project invoicing and billing.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and client services.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement and activities.
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
- Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
- 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee-owned!).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
