Project Accounting Coordinator

Project Accounting Coordinator

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

The Project Accounting Coordinator will have responsibility for project tracking activities in the Companys financial system. The position will work with Project Managers to set up track invoice and collect on projects for the firms professional services. The Project Accounting Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Controller and will be an integral part of the Accounting Team and monthly financial process.

Responsibilities

• Set up and track projects in Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint; maintain project related information electronically including documents invoices and special billing arrangements coordinate billing contact on new projects.
• Review project-related expenses for billable/ non-billable status; coordinate with Accounts Payable. Edit expense documentation as needed providing additional backup for invoicing as necessary.
• Prepare draft invoices for Project Manager review and approval.
• Finalize project invoices along with backup documentation and submit to Clients via email and client specific online platforms such as E-Builder
• Assist with the Collection of Accounts Receivable including preparation and distribution of statements to Clients escalating issues to Controller when necessary.
• Post client cash receipts to project invoices.
• Provide Project Managers with timely reports.
• Work with Team Leaders to complete monthly revenue projections utilizing Deltek
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Associates or bachelors degree in related field preferred
• Prior experience in a project accounting environment ideal
• Basic understanding of Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint or other project accounting software systems and strong desire to gain further understanding of these systems
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word
• Excellent communication skills working with Team Leaders Project Managers and Clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working in an engineering or construction environment is a plus

Benefits:

• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals fostering networking opportunities
• Competitive compensation package.

Location: Nashville TN
Travel: None

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here-Salas OBrien benefits

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

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