McKim & Creed, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Senior Project Accountant
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelMcKim & Creed, Inc. is a unique, employee-owned firm that values people and fosters an environment for growth and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage project accounting functions, including billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with company standards.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Review Project Setup Information for new jobs, confirming proper billing and pricing information
Create necessary Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in accounting system to track and invoice projects according to the terms of our contract or proposal
Maintain fee and budget values in system for projects (including tracking of Change Orders)
Review monthly revenue recognition direction from PM’s and ensure compliance with company revenue recognition standards
Create and maintain bill rate schedules as needed for specific clients or specific jobs
Perform time and expense transfers, as needed, as directed by PM’s
Perform necessary Unit Pricing entries as needed
Generate Prebill and Draft invoices, along with revenue reports for monthly PM reviews
Review significant project costs and all subconsultant invoices to ensure proper project WBS and GL account coding in accordance with contract terms and internal accounting requirements. Route all subconsultant invoices for approval by the project manager (following established workflow)
Monitor A/R and WIP balances and assist PM’s in routine follow-up and collection efforts for invoices past normal payment terms
Enter % completes for billing and make transfers of time and expenses as noted by the project manager and approved by the project accountant
Finalize and submit invoices according to established quality standards while adhering to project/client contract and invoicing requirements. May include online submittals, emails, and traditional mailing options
Work with Project Accountants to update client contact information and maintain billings requirement spreadsheets for each project/client
Perform final close-out of invoices in accounting system (BST) as part of monthly closing process
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to credit card reconciliation, project setups running and distributing reports
Define and implement processes and procedures associated with areas of direct responsibility to improve overall project accounting function
Provide training and assistance to project managers and operation unit management to support improved understanding of project financial data
Provide support and training to junior level project accountants
Based on experience and knowledge of projects and project managers competence level, question project managers on time or expense transactions that may be charged incorrectly, budget/revenue recognition issues that may need revision or additional review
Work with accounting systems to evaluate procedures, maximize use of accounting systems, and work towards improving accounting operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Finance, Accounting or Management) or equivalent experience working in the field of project accounting for a professional services consulting firm
Experience using integrated ERP Systems
Demonstrated experience and understanding of terminology / functions as relates to the project accounting role
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Adobe (with markup and editing functionality)
High degree of computer skills in an integrated and networked accounting environment
Must be responsive to information requests and assertive, but tactful, in dealing with clients and Project Managers when needed
Comfortable in environment with highly structured work process and monthly deadline driven timelines
Must be highly organized, detailed oriented and precise and timely with work produced
Must be highly disciplined and able to work independently, and with minimum supervision
Must be able to work with, and be respectful of, confidential information
Should be comfortable and willing to perform a variety of different tasks and work well in environment with frequent interruptions
Preferred
A&E and Survey Industry experience preferred
BST global experience preferred
Experience in BST ERP software
Previous Project Accounting experience working in the A/E/C industry
Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
Motivated to learn and develop your career path
Aligned to McKim & Creed's core values and culture
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
Company
McKim & Creed, Inc.
McKim & Creed is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, surveying, and planning services.
Founded in 1978
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Street Lee
President & CEO
David D. Quinn
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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