Project Accounting Operations Specialist - Corporate Services Market (Finance)

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The Project Accounting Operations Specialist is responsible for monthly invoicing activities, revenue recognition, and Market reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain complete contract invoicing terms and system setups for client projects.
• Maintain electronic billing/perm files for all client invoices.
• Generate and verify invoices in the system according to billing terms and project manager direction.
• Prepare off-system invoices when required by the client using an Excel spreadsheet according to project manager instructions.
• Reconcile net revenue at month-end close and prepare proper reporting for management; Assist project managers with questions and research as needed.
• Research missing backup required for client invoices.
• Prepare invoice adjustments to maintain accurate A/R Ledger; Process journal entries in relation to proper revenue recognition.
• Assist project managers with questions and research as needed.
• Document and/or update billing standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects in the accounting department including process improvement and increased system utilization activities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field OR associate degree with 3 years of job-related experience OR 5 years of relevant A/E industry accounting experience.
• Proficient to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience using Deltek Vantagepoint Software preferred.

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