Project Accountant

3 weeks ago

Des Plaines, United States Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client is a large Renewable Energy Company located in Des Plaines. We are partnered with them in search of a Project Accountant to join their accounting department. You will be responsible for analyzing projects and resolving project issues. Oversees billing department and is the billing liaison to General Accounting and Project Managers. 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes and reviews project financials to ensure their accuracy and adherence to the contractual terms. Ensures billing matches the revenue calculated per the project status reports and notes any timing differences or other variances.
  • Brings resolution to project variances to revenue by reconciling the differences and initiating any correcting entries that are necessary
  • Consistently calculates, processes, distributes, files, and posts monthly/quarterly invoices for projects as assigned and is able to cover for team members when necessary
  • Identifies inconsistencies/problems with billings and works to resolve. Resolves complex billing issues involving multiple areas such as project setup, contractual requirements, cost share and unallowable expenses
  • Ensures that the billing staff provides all supporting documentation for project billings including creating and submitting of sponsor customized invoicing support, and any other reporting requirements to ensure adherence to established billing guidelines within the Briefs. Reviews and prepares/maintains complex sponsor-requested spreadsheets
  • Manages and reviews contract change orders to ensure they are billed properly and to proactively address any potential anomalies
  • Works directly with contract team and PMs to work through project issues and questions

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​Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • 5+ years of Accounting experience 
  • Experience with reading Legal contracts and applying to invoicing
  • Detail oriented with ability to achieve high level of accuracy
  • Microsoft Office proficiency Including knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables, Formulas
  • Ability to work well with all levels of employees through both written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
     

 

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