Project Accountant - AVI-SPL

Job Summary

Provide project accounting support to our Finance Sales and Operations departments as they relate to job set up invoicing and the month-end close process

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain monthly operating reports project review meetings and special projects as requested
Coordinate with Revenue Operations on Project Service and Product Billing to ensure timely project set up and billings
Report financial data and provide updates on unbilled projects and accounts receivable for office location
Support the revenue and bill forecasting process
Act as primary point of communication for project accounting activities between Finance Sales and Operations (Project Managers) teams
Participate in job reviews with Project Managers
Update and communicate project budgets and estimated time to completion
Support Finance department by assisting in driving required account reconciliations
Review WIP reports to ensure proper revenue recognition
Enter/Submit new jobs change orders sales orders Sub Contractor PO's and/or RMA's
Maintain project documents on network shared drive
Request certificates of insurance bid bonds and/or performance bonds as needed
Update Project Managers on PO tracking equipment and billing
Coordinate with AP on subcontractor invoices

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities
Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
Effective communication and interaction with employees clients and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors in Accounting Finance Business or related field is preferred
Minimum 4 years of accounting experience preferably in a construction or government contracting environment
Experience in the AV industry is a plus
Demonstrated experience with Project Accounting
Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in PC/Microsoft applications (Excel Access Word Powerpoint)


Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as compute