Job Description
Responsibilities:
Enter financial data and transactions.
Analyze budgets and other financial information.
Reconcile bank statements.
Prepare financial reports and statements.
Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations.
Process weekly payroll.
Complete AIA Project Billing.
Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.
Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes.
Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis.
Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition.
Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data.
Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
Clarifies or researches issues as necessary.
Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures.
Assists in development of financial projections and forecasts.
Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
Issuing invoices and purchase orders, perform all accounts payable duties.
Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, experienced in Microsoft Great Plains.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant/Project Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Washington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
