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Job Summary

Provide project accounting support to our Finance Sales and Operations departments as they relate to job set up invoicing and the month-end close processEssential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain monthly operating reports project review meetings and special projects as requested

Coordinate with Revenue Operations on Project Service and Product Billing to ensure timely project set up and billings

Report financial data and provide updates on unbilled projects and accounts receivable for office location

Support the revenue and bill forecasting process

Act as primary point of communication for project accounting activities between Finance Sales and Operations (Project Managers) teams

Participate in job reviews with Project Managers

Update and communicate project budgets and estimated time to completion

Support Finance department by assisting in driving required account reconciliations

Review WIP reports to ensure proper revenue recognition

Enter/Submit new jobs change orders sales orders Sub Contractor PO\'s and/or RMA\'s

Maintain project documents on network shared drive

Request certificates of insurance bid bonds and/or performance bonds as needed

Update Project Managers on PO tracking equipment and billing

Coordinate with AP on subcontractor invoicesOther duties assigned as neededSkills and Abilities

Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities

Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally

Effective communication and interaction with employees clients and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors in Accounting Finance Business or related field is preferred

Minimum 4 years of accounting experience preferably in a construction or government contracting environment

Experience in the AV industry is a plus

Demonstrated experience with Project Accounting

Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in PC/Microsoft applications (Excel Access Word Powerpoint)Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as compute