Sr. Project Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits / Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking an Sr. Project Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the accounting department by analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, preparing payroll, preparing budgets, and other essential accounting tasks. Further, work with clients by answering their queries and giving account updates. Among reconciliation functions, may do record keeping, and reconciling bank accounts and wire transfers. Complete specialized computer tasks for the firm as instructed by the Project Accountant Manager, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operations Officer (COO) to relieve staff of certain essential routine responsibilities and to assist staff by finishing projects and workflows as requested to meet deadlines. With the assistance of the Project Accountant Manager this position is responsible for generating accurate project financial reports, monitoring project financials; including the identification of unusual activities to projects and investigating variances. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong mathematical skills and previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting, adept, proficient, highly motivated, can endure immense work pressure and be very dependable.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred Requirements :

Competencies

Key Result Areas (KRA's) :

Cost / Project Accounting

Billing Administration

Compliance

Training & Relationships

Professional Development

KRA #1 :

Tasks-Activities - Possess knowledge of effective principles and practices of basic cost accounting.

Accountability (Goal) - Data entry using proper General Ledger Coding. Correct / Accurate project reports.

KRA #2 :

Tasks-Activities - Possess the ability to manage multiple administrative projects involving diverse client forms, month end financial review, billing methods, invoicing, reconciliation, vendor management, contracts, reporting and account receivables.

Accountability (Goal) - Create HRES invoices that are compliant with HRES and client standards. Verify all supporting documents and backup submitted with invoice is accurate.

KRA #3 :

Tasks-Activities - Experience in government contracts to include Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), AASHTO audit guidelines, IRS and GSA travel regulations.

Accountability (Goal) - Overhead Audit

KRA #4 :

Tasks-Activities - Build a positive team relationship with Project Accountants and Project Managers. Learn Vision project reporting, Key Metrics and HRES Standards.

Accountability (Goal)- Complete Project Accountant training during the first year of employment. Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to interpret and resolve problems. Anticipates, understands and responds to the needs of internal and external customers to meet or exceed their expectations. Takes the initiative to go above and beyond to assist where and when needed.

KRA #5 :

Tasks-Activities - Providing superb customer service to both internal and external customers. Promote HRES's Vision, Mission and Values throughout the workplace and community.

Accountability (Goal) - Keep up to date with current Accounting Trends to ensure optimal performance. Taking initiative to sign up for relevant course which will help to enhance your knowledge in the field of Accounting.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 10lbs.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Up to 25% Travel is required.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full Time position with some flexibility in hours. The employee must be available during the core work hours of 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. and work no more than work 40 hours each week.

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Flexible work from home options available.