Project Accountant
EXP
- Burnaby, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
- Set up projects in Deltek and maintain budgets and backlogs throughout the life of the project
- Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup
- Mail final invoices, file client invoice copies and backup documents in the billing folder
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the parties involved as to your observations and actions taken
- Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period
- Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents; contracts, change orders and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard processes and procedures
- Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
- Carry out Progress Project Reports
- Provide the accounts payable team members with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses. It is expected that the Biller maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open issues
- Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash
- Work with accounts receivables team members regarding unpaid project billings
- Write off any uncollectible receivables, labour or expenses, as directed by the appropriate person
- Close out projects upon completion
- Prepare special project analyses for the Sector Leads, PMs and Billing Management
- Compile information for internal and external audits, as required
- Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Billing Manager
- Communicate and coordinate with the local offices
- University degree in Accounting or a related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) knowledge
- Enrolled in CPA program is an asset
- Understands revenue recognition
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with independent work habits
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented
- Working knowledge of Deltek Vision software is a definite asset
- For the protection of our staff and to meet the needs of our clients, our group has introduced a mandatory vaccine policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment