Job Description

The Los Angeles office is hiring a Project Accountant to join the accounting group. This role will start off as remote and support the Western Region until restrictions are lifted due to COVID 19.

MOST OF THE THINGS YOU’LL WORK ON:

• Regular coordination with project managers to facilitate monthly client invoicing
• Create all project accounts in the accounting system; maintain all project-related records including contracts and change orders
• Compliance with specific requirements of individual projects and expense allowances
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Tracking of accounts receivable and follow-up with PM & clients for outstanding invoices (collections)
• Keeping detailed records of cash receipts and invoicing for referencing and forecasting
• Contact with clients (and vendors) regarding invoicing formats, allowances and W-9’s/1099’s
• Process employee expense reports coordinating payment with payroll
• Coordination with Office Lead, Operations Manager and Regional Finance Director for accounts receivable, revenue forecasts, financial performance reporting
• Weekly timesheet collection/coordination
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required

Qualifications

• Experience with invoicing for entity within the professional services sector
• Undergraduate-level degree in accounting and/or equivalent prior professional work experience
• 1-3 years Project Accounting experience preferred
• New Accounting/Finance Graduates encouraged to apply
• Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Excel (minimum)
• Highly detail oriented
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guidelines and understanding of overhead rates is preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication and writing skills (speaking with clients regarding invoicing issues, payment issues, collections)
• Extremely organized
• Able to multi-task and switch focus quickly
• Familiarity with integrated job cost project-oriented software, preferably BST
• A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sums and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
• An ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong service orientation

Additional Information

We have taken on a remote work from home model during the COVID-19 pandemic. This role will be remote until the restrictions are lifted. When we do return to the office, you will be located out of our L.A. office which is located in downtown with many restaurants, cafes, parks and major amenities within walking distance. .

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability. #IBI

IBI Group offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid sick, vacation, holidays, training/professional development, and much more. 

As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification and identity check.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.