Project Accountant

SLAM has an opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our firm at our office in Glastonbury, CT. As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for accurate and timely general accounting of projects.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and project information for assigned projects
• Prepares monthly invoices, budgets, and project management reports
• Sets up and maintains projects in Deltek Vantagepoint according to project terms
• Tracks and inputs labor and cost budget analysis for assigned projects
• Answers inquiries from staff, vendors, or clients and communicates financial information to PICs and Project Managers (including status of labor hour budgets)
• Maintains accounting files
• Reviews consultant invoices, communicates with consultants, and submits their invoices for review and approval by Project Manager
• Reviews accounts receivable for project payments and review consultant invoices for possible payments; submits payment requests to accounts payable for processing
• Reviews project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements on each project
• Analyzes project cost reports and meets frequently with Finance Management and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, profitability, earnings, and costs
• Understands how projects earn revenue and accrue costs in the accounting system and assist with analyzing and recording monthly project revenue and cost accruals
• Continuously collaborate with PICs and or internal team members
• Support the needs of both internal and external clients
• Maintain positive communications and work with colleagues and clients

Key Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting concepts and practices
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented professional
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting software required
• Ability to work independently with proficient organizational skills
• Highly motivated, good team player with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, collaborate with large multi-disciplinary teams, and work well under deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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