Project Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

Midwest Mechanical Solutions mission statement :

Creating lifelong relationships & projects we can be proud of through creatively applied HVAC solutions

Midwest Mechanical Solutions Core Values :

• Driven / Self Motivated
• Can Do Attitude
• Team Player
• Customer Driven
• Do What’s Right
• Accountable

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Project Accountant is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Create project accounts in the accounting system.
• Maintain project related records, including contracts and change orders.
• Coordinate with Project Team to reflect changes in project scope or timeline.
• Complete all postings, allocations, and accruals for projects.
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to specific projects.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Report on project profitability to management.
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
• Create or approve all project-related billings to customers. Input customer billings in Intacct and Ariba
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers.
• Respond to requests for more detail from customers.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.

Job Qualifications :

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar business degree; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years prior experience working as an accountant or bookkeeper.
• Proficient in data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable and vendor payments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Key competencies are communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Proven ability to form long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with customers.
• Positive attitude that is conscientious, enthusiastic, articulate, and possesses a professional attitude to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers and work effectively as a team member.
• Must demonstrate MMS Core Values : driven and self-motivated, can-do attitude, team player, customer driven, do what’s right and accountable

Working Conditions and Frequency :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position.

Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

At Midwest Mechanical Solutions, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and / or expression, or other status protected by law.

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