Project Accountant at AVI-SPL in SCHAUMBURG, Illinois

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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