What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at The Foth Companies?
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Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products. We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and/or mixed execution through project start-up.
Foth is on the lookout for a detail-oriented, professional, and proactive Project Accountant who is eager to embrace new learning opportunities, career growth, and the chance to work with an exceptional team of professionals. This critical full-time role is based in our Green Bay, WI office, where you will be an integral part of our dynamic finance team.
Primary Responsibilities: - Assist in the development of detailed cost estimates for client proposals to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Manage project information within the ERP system with precision, ensuring all data is current and correctly classified.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client-specific standards for invoicing and contracts, preparing and submitting invoices with the necessary documentation.
- Review and interpret client and supplier contracts to ensure financial project deliverables are aligned with the agreed terms.
- Interact with suppliers and subcontractors on invoicing matters, focusing on the detailed review of schedules of values and lien waivers.
- Review and approve team member expense reports, ensuring adherence to the company's financial policies.
- Oversee the proper accounting and consultation of project financial information, including the preparation and reconciliation of project revenue and expense accruals in strict accordance with GAAP standards.
- Ensure diligent preparation, review, and monitoring of project financial reports, schedules, and invoices to maintain financial integrity.
- Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders and the receipt of payments, maintaining a streamlined financial workflow.
- Generate and analyze project cash flows in alignment with project budgets and schedules to manage financial performance effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field, signifying a strong foundation in financial principles.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, demonstrating a track record of meticulous financial management and accuracy.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of managing complex financial formulas and data analysis tasks.
- Proven experience with Deltek Vision and familiarity with Microsoft's suite of project management tools, including SharePoint and MS Project.
- Experience in assisting with the preparation of contracts, showcasing an ability to navigate and interpret complex contractual documents.
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
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