We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant in Dallas, Texas. The Project Accountant position is centered around the management of cash flow, internal controls, and record keeping and reporting. It also involves project management, accounts payable, and vendor communication.
Responsibilities of the Project Accountant:
• Accurately and efficiently manage cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Assist in creating annual budgets and financial forecasts; monitor performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Track financial health of projects, flagging potential overruns or underperformance.
• Configure projects in the accounting system per contract terms for accurate data capture.
• Facilitate the preparation of project invoices to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Collaborate with project managers to establish accurate project budgets.
• Generate reports to track project progress, costs, and financial performance against budgets.
• Verify vendor invoices for accuracy, match them against purchase orders or contracts, and confirm receipt of goods or services.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system using correct project, profit center, and general ledger (G/L) codes.
• Review vendor payment terms, ensure timely disbursements, initiate payment runs, and check payment batch accuracy.
• Ensure payments follow internal approval processes and secure required signatures or electronic approvals.
• Resolve billing discrepancies, credit issues, missing documentation, and respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status or overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and vendor information. Generate reports on accounts payable activities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Project Accountant role or similar
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) processes
• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform Bank Reconciliations
• Experience with General Ledger maintenance and oversight
• Capability to prepare accurate Journal Entries