Project Accountant jobs in Columbia, SC

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Project Accountant
Deadline: (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.) 03-27-2024
Reports to: Controller/CEO
Location: Columbia, SC
Summary Objective: The Project Accountant provides accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including accounts receivable, and account reconciliation as it pertains to project related transactions.

JOB SUMMARY
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Accounting Manager and project managers as required.
• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as data-driven project forecasts.
• Preparing pre-billing drafts and reports for project managers to review.
• Perform actual-to-budget variance analysis for projects to address issues and reconcile.
• Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
• Issuing invoices, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
• Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
• Updating contracts according to client requirements and reporting associated budget amendments.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar.

Experience/Skills:
• 2-5 years' experience as a project accountant, or similar: project invoicing and billing.
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems, Deltek:Vision a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of standard contract terms and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting, GAAP.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, planning and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work both on a team and independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines

OLH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OLH, Inc. ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Svetlana Schel at 706-922-5014. Persons with hearing and speech-impairments can contact OLH, Inc. by emailing hr@olhinc.com.

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