Project Accountant H/F Socotec

This position is fully responsible for the project set up and billing process, including responding to client/internal management inquiries and verifying employees' chargeable time; Provide assistance and support to the collections team in conducting collection efforts and achieving team objectives. The Project Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and will involve a variety of business functions, including but not limited to:

- Set up new projects promptly, including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
- Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects, including source documents, expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices
- Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software, ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs, accruals, and overages
- Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status, contract modifications, change orders, and client invoicing requirements
- Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
- Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
- Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
- Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support, including research and reconciliation
- Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager