Project Accountant at HARDESTY & HANOVER – Metairie, Louisiana

Position Title: Project Accountant

Location: Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Department: Accounting
Description: H&H is offering and opportunity for an entry level Project Accountant to join our team in our Greater New Orleans office. The Project Accountant is responsible for our project billing process, including verifying employees' chargeable time & expenses in accordance with established accounting standards and billing policy, establishing and updating project budgets as needed and ensuring project data is current and correct.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Invoice Submissions for various Government & Private clients, with appropriate documentation & back-up
• Maintain complete & accurate project folders with all related documents
• Enter budget changes & variance adjustments as needed in company reporting system
• Coordinate billing procedures with various branch offices
• Respond to requests from clients for supplemental reports or more detailed back-up documentation
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding the financial status of projects, contract modifications, and client invoicing requirements
• Examine unbilled costs & unpaid invoices monthly, to maximize billing and collection potential
• Review invoice submissions from sub-consultants to ensure compliance with contract provisions & budgetary limits
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by project & company needs
• Effectively articulate any project issues to both accounting and non-accounting staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management or Business Administration
• Zero to two years of relevant experience in Accounting with an emphasis on billing & interpreting contract provisions
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience (preferred)
• Ability to prioritize, organize work flow and juggling conflicting demands
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail & ability to comply with monthly billing deadlines
• Professional attitude and high level of integrity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment when necessary

Benefits: We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package and 401(k).

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