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Project Accountant

Ardurra, Kuna, ID, United States


Ardurra is seeking a

Project Accountant

to join our team in

Meridian, ID ! Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, built on the strength of the professionals who work hard every day to serve our clients and communities.

Primary Function
Candidates will have advanced knowledge of project accounting, supporting the most complex and/or large‑scale projects. They will make recommendations for project performance improvements based on reviews of project profitability and overall project performance, work with customers or clients to gather information as needed to support Project Managers, review contracts for additional service opportunities, and assist in converting project proposals into project budgets.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Revenue recognition

Work with Operations and Project Accounting Team to conduct project/group/practice profitability reviews each period and as needed to validate earnings

Investigate variances between actual and budgets

Identify, track and report on projects in financial distress

Track and report on KPIs/financial trends for all projects

Review project profitability to preemptively identify project issues

Project invoicing

Ensure billing is distributed and returned during the billing cycle

Ensure billing of all contract terms

Ensuring labor charges are managed in relationship with the project rate table

Update remittance information with clients as needed

Maintain billing documentation

Implementation of Change Orders/Amendments

Management of charges on scope that may result in a Change Order/Amendment

Review of payment applications on AR

Track and elevate aged receivables

Train to utilize Client Portals as needed

Contract reviews

Ensure contract compliance with company policy

Project setup

Project enrollments based on contract terms

Correct setup and maintenance of key system fields, including but not limited to:

Organizations and practices

Rate Tables

Revenue methods

Compensation

Breakdown of subcontractors and expenses

Intercompany billing

Establish appropriate client communication

New Client setup review and coordination

Project maintenance

Project Closeout

Communicating with PMs on closing out projects once completed

Monthly review of project portfolio to update status for completed projects

Close projects with PM approval following procedures established in the PA guidelines

Identify when updates are required, prompting PM for new EAC/ETC

Receivables review

Working with PM, flag and note receivables (billed and unbilled) that are outside of standard metrics for the project

Manage revenue and receivable adjustment process for billed and unbilled receivables

Effectively use and understand the Project Profitability and UAB Reports/other Management Reports

Work with project team to keep all project fields in Vision updated/validated throughout project life cycle

New Client Set Up

Provide required documentation for new client set up requests as required

Vendor invoice coding

Assist in receiving and coding subconsultant invoices in a timely manner

Provide required documentation to Accounts Payable for vendor set up as required

Partnering with management to analyze project financials

Assist and support PMs in the use of accounting systems and reports

Prepare special analyses on projects for PMs to assist with project management and maintenance

Participate in project reviews as required by management

Assist management with any required project/vendor/client reviews

Customer Service Internal & External

Effectively communicate with staff, management, and clients

Assist management with other company initiatives

Required Skills And Qualifications

Minimum Experience - High School Diploma and 10+ years’ experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in project accounting with a primary focus on revenue recognition, contract reviews, and project billings.

Strong initiative, attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication skills, possessing the ability to work with employees throughout the organization, vendors, and clients, while building long‑distance positive relationships across offices.

Capability to work independently.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.

Availability for occasional travel as needed between offices.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in engineering, construction, or professional services industry.

Familiarity with accounting software, Deltek Ajera, Vision and Vantagepoint a plus.

Experience in a quick‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Ability to collaborate with other team members to achieve high quality work products.

Benefits
Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

All applicants are required to be notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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