What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant II position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Accountant II to work in our Holmdel, NJ office. The Project Accountant II will work closely with project managers to ensure our clients are invoiced accurately and in a timely manner. The role includes, but is not limited to, entering, and reviewing new projects into our accounting software, confirming that the project setup will meet client invoicing and contractual requirements, preparing invoices and submitting to the client, and producing reports as requested.
Responsibilities
• Setup new projects and tasks in our accounting software.• Verify the setup of projects in BST are in compliance with contract.• Prepare draft invoices for Project Managers and collaborate with them to make required changes. Project billing will include a higher level of complexity. • Contract billing may include time & material, cost plus fixed fee, lump sum, and fixed unit terms.• Monitor/Match expenses charged to projects with the labor charges.• Finalize and submit invoices to clients which may include preparing additional spreadsheets, forms and/or assembling expense backup.• Provide requested reports for Project Managers to help them manage the financial health of their projects. (Requests for reports beyond the Project Accountant II's capability will be provided by a more senior staff member) • Assist in resolution of revenue/variance issues. • Assist the collections department and project managers as needed to revise invoices or provide additional information to clients as needed for payment.• Digital filing of invoices and backup.• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Compensation: $25-$32/hr DOQ
• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance and/or a combination of Associate’s Degree relevant experience • Experience – 2-4 years’ experience in project billing• Experience in the AEC industry preferred• Experience in Governmental Billing preferred• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required with strong skills in Excel• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and within deadlines• Very strong attention to detail• Strong organizational skills• Professionalism and effective communication skills• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team• Ability to work overtime when required
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Salary : $25 - $32
