Project Accountant

• Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

Accura Engineering is seeking a Project Accountant with AEC accounting experience. This candidate will be responsible for project financials as well as other duties in a growing engineering and consulting firm.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Review owner contracts to understand accounting requirements.
• Assist multiple Project Managers in creating owner billings
• Support Project Support Project Managers with accounting queries and assist in job cost reconciliation
• Responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly set up and maintained in the Company's accounting system, and expenses are correctly recorded to the project
• Review and prepare documents for timely payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices
• Maintain construction job set-up paperwork and budgets in the Procas accounting system
• Ensure accuracy, proper coding, and approval of invoices for assigned projects
• Manage all subcontractor requirements including insurance and Lien Releases
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Prepare monthly accruals, amortization and various other accounting analyses and entries
• Communicate with various team members clearly and professionally, including the Owners, Project Management Team, Managers, the Accounting Team, Engineers, and other Business Partners
• Support ad-hoc reporting and special projects
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assisting with project audits
• Audit project setup and ensure billing matches contract type in the accounting system
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field
• 3 to 5 years of financial and accounting related work experience, including client invoicing, project billing, accounts receivable, and project financial management, preferably in AEC (Architecture, Engineering or Construction) industry
• Knowledge of contract types such as CPFF, T&M, and FFP
• Experience with GDOT, MARTA, COA, Airport, and Federal projects is a huge plus
• Experience preparing and processing client invoices, monitoring billing cycles, and resolving invoicing discrepancies.
• A/R collections experience, preferably with knowledge of the Procas system
• Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.