We are seeking a Project Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. In this role, you willplay a key role in managing the financial lifecycle and integrity of ongoing projects, ensuring accurate job cost tracking, forecasting, timely invoicing, and efficient collections. The role acts as a bridge between project management and the finance department, ensuring projects remain on budget and accounts receivable aging is minimized.
Key Responsibilities
Work with a Global team.
Manage the financial aspects of assigned projects, tracking labor, material, and subcontractor costs against the budget.
Collaborate with Project managers and Global Cost controlling team to ensure forecast and budgeting accuracy.
Analyze projects to ensure revenue recognition aligns with contract terms and percentage completion method.
Manage project compliance, including lien waivers-W9’s, insurance certificates, and certified payrolls.
Perform project related month end closing activities.
Generate project invoices, including AIA billings when required, and submitting to customer portals in a timely manner.
Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts, initiating collections via phone and email to minimize bad debt.
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, working closely with project teams and customers.
Review and prepare project profitability reports for management.
Work closely with Accounts Payable Accountant to ensure cost recognition.
Review and prepare project completion journal entries.
Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered.
Support financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Prepare Ad-hoc reports as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field.
Previous experience as a project accountant, or similar position.
5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in logistics, construction, or infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of construction/project-based accounting and WIP schedules.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong Data Entry and Mathematical Skills.
Advanced Excel Skills and QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to resolve disputes.
Numbers & Facts
Location
long Island City, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Accountingunmatched
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Dental Insuranceunmatched
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Project Evaluationunmatched
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