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Project Accountant

Gables Search Group, Inc.
Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2025
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Why Join Us?
Be part of a well-known $40 million per year distributor in the electrical and construction sector, with offices located in the Westchester area. Our company offers a supportive, friendly culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% of employee premiums covered.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage provided.
• 401(k) Plan: 3% company match at 100%.
• Yearly Bonus Potential: $5,000 based on performance.
• Generous PTO Plan.
Join a team where your contributions will make a tangible impact across five dynamic divisions.
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Summary
The Project Accountant is a key position responsible for managing billing, project financials, and process optimization. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is adaptable with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred), and thrives in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on supporting multiple divisions and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial processes.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Billing and Revenue Management
• Oversee and manage billing processes across all divisions, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Track and bill all service orders to ensure no revenue is missed.
• Leverage Acumatica ERP for billing, job cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Communicate effectively with customers to address billing inquiries and resolve issues.
2. Financial Oversight and Reporting
• Collaborate with the Controller and other team members to prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Work with consultants to develop KPI dashboards for real-time performance insights.
• Contribute to achieving company-wide financial goals while improving workflows and efficiency.
3. Purchase Order (PO) Processing
• Assist in entering and managing purchase orders, ensuring invoices are correctly tagged and processed.
• Support improvements in purchase order workflows to enhance efficiency.
4. ERP System Utilization and Process Improvement
• Work with consultants to address and resolve issues within the Acumatica ERP system.
• Use Acumatica for inventory updates, accounts payable, credit card receipts, and job costing.
• Collaborate across departments to implement system enhancements and streamline processes.
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Qualifications
• At least 3 years of project accounting experience in industries such as construction, trades, homebuilding, or electrical distribution.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred) and ability to learn new software.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel; experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP is helpful.
• Four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of project financials, including billing, budgets, and purchase orders.
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Skills and Attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal interactions.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in all financial processes.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
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Compensation:
• Base Salary: $72,500 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus: Yearly bonus potential of $5,000 based on performance.
This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of billing processes and financial management in a well-respected and growing organization.

Salary : $72,500 - $80,000

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