Project Accountant
- Madison, WI
- Direct Hire - Full Time
- NM741156104
- Competitive
- Accting/Fin
- 10/16/2024
Summary
The QTI Group is partnering with a Madison-based company to hire its next Project Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, this accountant will handle project accounting and financials.
Comp Range: $75,000-95,000 depending on experience.
Location: In-office in Madison, Wisconsin. Potential for eventual remote work 1 day/week
Responsibilities include:
- Track project job expenses and manage change orders and subcontracts
- Perform account reconciliation
- Provide support to Project Managers for project financial tracking and reporting
- Partner with project teams to ensure compliance with contract terms and assist with revenue forecasts, project cost tracking, and project close-out activities.
- Manage billings, including fixed price and time & material billings, and ensure billings are prepared in line with customer and contract requirements
- Set up contract and service jobs in Vista accounting software
- Enter transactional cost information and transfer costs as needed to/from contact jobs and service jobs
- Confirm project requirements are met and facilitate the close-out process
- Assist with RFPs, including bid forms
- Participate and assist with other accounting needs, reporting and account reconciliation
- Serve as point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams by providing account information and project updates.
- Serve as a resource to internal customers with financial and accounting-related project data
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry
- Experience with construction accounting software; Vista by Viewpoint software is a plus
- Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative, fast-paced environment