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Project Accountant

Eden Prairie, MN 55343

Posted: 11/04/24 Industry: Accounting Job Number: 00006CQD Pay Rate: 65000.00

Job Description

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT - HYBRID/ONSITE

THE RIGHT STAFF has partnered with a leader in the engineering industry in their search for a Project Accountant to join their accounting team on a full-time basis.

This role will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of client projects, from proposal through completion. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of project billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, and U.S. Sales tax laws.

Essential Job Duties:
• Partner closely with project managers to oversee the financial management of projects from start to finish
• Ensure all project-related documents, including proposals, purchase orders, and setup forms, are accurate and properly recorded.
• Set up and manage client projects within our project accounting system, ensuring precise billing and reporting.
• Understand and apply different billing methodologies such as cost-plus, lump-sum, and cost-plus-to-a-maximum, ensuring correct presentation of invoices.
• Prepare, review, and submit invoices to clients promptly and with precision.
• Review and approve vendor purchase orders and invoices related to each project.
• Conduct regular project audits to validate cost-to-complete calculations, evaluate over/under work-in-progress (WIP), and address project variances.
• Handle multi-company project postings, ensuring revenue and expenses are allocated correctly.
• Manage project-related accounts receivable, track payments, and resolve any discrepancies in cash receipts.
• Apply U.S. Sales tax regulations to professional services and material sales for projects.
• Ensure successful project closeout by resolving commitments and finalizing billing.


Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field highly preferred.
• At least 4+ years of experience in project accounting, including expertise in billing, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition required.
• Experience in multi-company and multi-state sales tax required.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge and Excel Proficiency required

Position Benefits, Pay, & Schedule:
• Pay starts at $65k annually and depends heavily on experience.
• Office located in Eden Prairie, MN.
• Hybrid/onsite work schedule.
• Schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm w/ some flexibility.
• Direct-hire opportunity!
• Health Insurance, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more included in full benefits package.

APPLY NOW
Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to edn8@therightstaff.com

We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To view additional positions and apply directly, go to our website: www.therightstaff.com/searchjobsnow

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THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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