What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at DLR Group?
We are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, youre in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Project Accountant. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.
Location: Cleveland or Washington, DC
Responsibilities:
- Review and approve employee timesheets on a weekly basis.
- Review Unposted Labor reports and request transfer of time as needed on a weekly basis.
- Meet with Project Leadership during monthly draft invoice review period, and update format and percentage complete, as needed.
- Review and submit 6 month revenue projections with Project Leadership.
- Review reimbursable and direct expenses billed to projects.
- Assist with maintaining project budget and analyzing project costs vs. project revenue and billings.
- Inactivate projects as per project close out guidelines.
- Participate in monthly Financial Operations Discussions.
Project Maintenance:
- Accurately setup new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Maintain updated project information in Deltek Vantagepoint (compensation and contract).
- Review and link contracts to projects in Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Coordinate Client Certificates of Insurance for projects, as needed.
- Review accounts receivables aging reporting with Project Leadership for all invoices over 60 days.
- Document collection attempts, and assign responsibilities for contacting the client on monthly basis.
- Research payment discrepancies and stay informed of accounts receivables issues.
Consultant Management:
- Review consultant invoices for Project Leader approval and enter in Deltek Vantagepoint with appropriate GL code.
- Review subconsultant contracts and complete fee allocation in Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Provide consultants and Project Leadership with timely updates regarding consultant payment status and other consultant fee inquiries.
- Monitor and file Consultant Certificates of Insurance for projects on weekly basis.
Requirements:
- 2 years' experience in a support role
- Accounting or Billing experience is preferred.
- Experience in an A/E firm is also preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel .
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Bachelors degree in accounting or business, preferred
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.
The potential pay range for this role is $55,000 to $65,000 annually
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
