Project Accountant

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Richmond, VA office location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Create projects in the accounting system and define the billing terms based on contract
• Maintain project-related accounting records, including contracts, purchase orders and change orders
• Work with project managers to prepare monthly invoices, prepare client payment applications, lien waivers and submit invoices per the contract instructions
• Process labor and expense transfers to accurately reflect project costing
• Investigate project costing variances and resolve/explain discrepancies
• Investigate and reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash receipts from clients
• Monitor accounts receivable and support project managers with collection efforts
• Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the senior management
• Monitor remaining funding available for projects and report to project managers
• Support client relationship and reply to client requests as necessary
• Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels
• Limited travel to outside offices (less than 5%) is required
• Partial remote work options available once training is completed (estimated 90 – 120 days)

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project accounting and understanding of project costing
• Experience in engineering/construction firm or other service industry is preferred
• Excellent customer focus, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management skills are essential
• Excellent MS Office suite skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint experience a plus

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit .

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