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Project Accountant

THE RIGHT STAFF
Hopkins, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - HYBRID/ONSITE - DIRECT HIRE!


THE RIGHT STAFF has partnered with a leader in the engineering industry in their search for a Project Accountant to join their accounting team on a full-time basis.


This role will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of client projects, from proposal through completion. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of project billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, and U.S. Sales tax laws.


Essential Job Duties:

• Partner closely with project managers to oversee the financial management of projects from start to finish

• Ensure all project-related documents, including proposals, purchase orders, and setup forms, are accurate and properly recorded.

• Set up and manage client projects within our project accounting system, ensuring precise billing and reporting.

• Understand and apply different billing methodologies such as cost-plus, lump-sum, and cost-plus-to-a-maximum, ensuring correct presentation of invoices.

• Prepare, review, and submit invoices to clients promptly and with precision.

• Review and approve vendor purchase orders and invoices related to each project.

• Conduct regular project audits to validate cost-to-complete calculations, evaluate over/under work-in-progress (WIP), and address project variances.

• Handle multi-company project postings, ensuring revenue and expenses are allocated correctly.

• Manage project-related accounts receivable, track payments, and resolve any discrepancies in cash receipts.

• Apply U.S. Sales tax regulations to professional services and material sales for projects.

• Ensure successful project closeout by resolving commitments and finalizing billing.


Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field highly preferred.

• At least 4 years of experience in project accounting, including expertise in billing, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition required.

• Experience in multi-company and multi-state sales tax required.

• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge and Excel Proficiency required


Position Benefits, Pay, & Schedule:

• Pay ranges from $65k to $75k annually annual bonus!

• Office located in Eden Prairie, MN.

• Hybrid/onsite work schedule.

• Schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm w/ some flexibility.

• Direct-hire opportunity!

• Health Insurance, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more included in full benefits package.


APPLY NOW

Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to edn8@therightstaff.com


We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


To view additional positions and apply directly, go to our website: www.therightstaff.com/searchjobsnow


THE RIGHT STAFF wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you to the best job, best fit, and best location. Contract assignments to full-time permanent positions, we are here to assist you!


THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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