What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Equus?
Company Description
Our goal is to place individuals and families in permanent, stable housing and provide the needed tools and support to develop self-sufficiency. Equitable Social Solutions impacts lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.
Job Description
• The Project Accountant is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting project financial status.
Ensures that procedures and policies are in place to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with local, state and corporate policies
• Directs fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, reporting and disbarment
• Prepares financial performance reviews, and maintaining project financial data
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts and cash flows
• Administer supplier contract terms, verify compliance and review payments
• Work closely with company management, project management and clients to provide financial insight and reporting on the performance of assigned projects
• Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and goals
• Ability to coordinate accounting activities which includes establishment of accounts and procedures, reporting and record keeping
• Understand revenue recognition, project invoicing, journal entry preparation and general accounting rules
• Performs month-end closing activities
• Process payroll, accounts payable and prepares accounts receivable invoices to customers
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, accounting, finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years accounting experience
• Must have demonstrated Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting
• Principles (GAAP), be able to interpret balance sheets and profit/loss reports, and write and implement financial management policies and procedures
• Must be able to budget and forecast across multiple funding streams and communicate the contracts financial position
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use general office equipment
• Must have excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work across all levels of management and staff
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
