Project Accountant

Role: Project Accountant

Location: Greer, South Carolina

Department: Contracts & Proposals

Reports To: Vice President of Proposals, Estimates, & Contracts.

Full job description

UPA is looking for an experienced, motivated individual with a background in accounting to assist with various project accounting functions.

Role and Responsibilities

- Prepare and submit timely and accurate billing documents and payment applications.

- Submit billing through customer portals, as required.

- Assist with job set up in accounting system and understand financial impact.

- Assist with processing change orders and understand financial impact.

- Monitor Purchase Order statuses.

- Set up and maintain all documentation for subcontractors associated with Projects.

- Monitor and respond to job cost email requests.

- Collaboration with the Project Coordinators and Project Managers

- Assist with project accounts payables and receivables, including communicating with subcontractors, vendors, and customers regarding invoices and billing errors.

- Attend project meetings, as requested.

- Provide documentation for internal and external auditors.

- Communicate with all staff, Project Managers, Customers and Vendors, to ensure proper reporting.

- Follow established procedures to accomplish various clerical, contract administration, and accounting duties.

- Maintain understanding of the financial impacts from projects per region.

- Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the company from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Job cost and construction experience is preferred for this position.

- Understanding of basic accounting principles.

- Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred

- At least two years of related experience required.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.

- Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.

- Ability to accurately work under pressure and meet deadlines

- Ability to report project details to Accounting Management

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts with customers diplomatically

- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

- Experience working with financial software and systems, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

- Must successfully pass a background check and drug test

- Work is performed in an office environment with air conditioning and bright lights

Benefits:

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

- 401K

- PTO

- Paid Holidays

- Employee Assistance Program

- Short -term Disability

Salary:

- $50k- $80K commensurate with experience.

Industry

- Utilities

Employment Type

- Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person