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    Billing Project Accountant - Chicago, United States - Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

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    Our Milhouse team is searching for a Billing Project Accountant

    We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented team member who is able to work independently to support the accounting functions of our rapidly growing organization.

    This position will be supporting our Finance team with day-to-day operations and more.
    If you are looking to be challenged, and also be provided an opportunity to grow and develop even further within the EPC industry- please apply directly, we would love to hear from you Come be a part of something great

    What you will do:
    Prepare invoices for all assigned projects on a monthly, interim, and milestone basis
    Enter all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and accounts payable invoices, etc
    Monitor and collect aged receivables
    Responsible for project cost/schedule monitoring, which includes monitoring of actual vs. financial percent completes, provide suggestions for proactive cost control improvements, monitor employee hours charged to projects on a weekly basis and monitor sub-consultant/subcontractor invoices/payments against the contract terms
    Responsible for understanding the areas of compensation and payment clauses, overhead rates, revenue enhancers per the contractual terms of a project
    Understand the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of the Controller and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation
    Provide information to appropriate staff regarding project status
    Participate in project kick off and review meetings with Project Managers, Section Managers and Vice Presidents
    Manage processes for projects with special requirements such as certified payroll, special reporting, etc.
    Respond to client and internal staff inquiries regarding billing, invoices, expense reports and other financial matters
    Process accounts payable
    Respond to vendor inquiries
    Maintain vendor and billing files
    Filing, copying and other duties as assigned
    Must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities, working in a cooperative team environment, which includes cross-training with co-workers

    What we are looking for:
    Strong multi-tasking organizational and analytical skills to define problems
    Competent accounting and internal control skills as related to project entities/ contracts
    Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
    Ability to interpret and manage various project accounting data and documents
    Strong Excel skills
    Knowledge in Deltek Vision 7.3 + software a plus
    Previous Engineering or Construction industry experience preferred

    Your background:
    Associate degree or higher in a business-related field
    5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in Engineering or Construction industry

    Experience demonstrating the ability to:
    prepare and review invoices

    Experience working with federal, public and private sectors with billing experience that includes such clients as CPS, Illinois Tollway, IDOT, CDOT, etc.

    Why Milhouse?
    Entrepreneurial environment with exposure to our empowering Executive team
    Encouraging, warm, and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to grow and develop
    Coffee, tea, breakfast and snacks provided in office
    Happy hour on Thursday afternoons
    Various socials throughout the year
    Competitive pay and benefits package

    Milhouse University, a learning and developmental tool to up skill yourself in a classroom style environment, virtual learning, or self paced online tutorials.

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