Project Accountant

·         Contract Administration 

·         Project accounting and administration 

·         Project billing 

·         Assistance with collection of aged receivable balances. 

·         Set up projects in the accounting system. 

·         Review and post weekly time sheets. 

·         Prepare project accounting reports for project managers. 

·         Code and post vendor invoices; prepare A/P checks; and maintain A/P files. 

·         Communicate and coordinate with accounting staff and employees in other branch offices. 

·         Assist with tasks as assigned by the office manager and corporate accounting manager. 

·         Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy. 

·         Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

·         6-9 years accounting experience to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting. 

·         Knowledge of standard contract terms, including time-and-materials, lump sum, not-to-exceed, and how they are applied in the billing process. 

·         Knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger system and financial chart of accounts. 

·         Knowledge of the project structure in a client-consultant business environment and understanding of billable hours and labor-based revenues. 

·         Experience with enterprise level accounting software, BST preferred. 

Level Placement 

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level Project Account typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Office Services IV or V level. 

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• Employee ownership
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer