What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Säzän Group Inc.?
Job Description
As a Project Accountant for Sazan Group, you will assist in the success of our engineering consultant contracts through proper project setup, AR billing, communication with associates and clients, accurate reporting, and in-depth analysis. You will assist the Controller and be a crucial part of our corporate accounting department, servicing our multiple divisions across multiple states. The Project Accountant will also become very familiar with Deltek VantagePoint to both solve issues and help others navigate.
The Project Accountant is responsible for critical efforts such as contract and state compliance, subconsultant invoice review and payment approval, and additional accounting functions as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
· Understand contract terms to ensure proper financial management and compliance.
· Track project costs against the budget, identify variances, and work with project managers to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
· Prepare and submit monthly client invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Ability to meet deadlines.
· Issue AR statements on a quarterly basis and communicate with clients in a warm, respectful, and effective manner.
· Maintain thorough, accurate financial records and documentation related to each project. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
· Communicate with subconsultants regarding accurate budgets and invoices. Review and approve subconsultant payment timing.
· Financial reporting to executive management
· Audit Preparation: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to project finances.
· Actively learn Deltek VantagePoint to become highly efficient, solve issues, and help others navigate.
· Perform quality control on new client setups and project setups.
· Other accounting tasks as assigned, and cross training as back-up to other accounting team members.
· Bring a team mentality and the desire to be an approachable resource for Sazan Group. Communicate well with others to resolve matters and build great working relationships.
Requirements
AA or AS in accounting or related field
3 years accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and Paylocity preferred
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Detail oriented
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000