R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. Looking for Junior Accountant at Chicago, IL Full Time

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

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R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. (CHIN), is seeking a JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT to join their accounting team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position supports the accounting department by performing all project related financial tasks, including invoicing, analysis, and reporting. To be successful in this role, you should understand basic accounting principles, including knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities for Project Accountant:

· Attend and actively participate in Project Kick-off meetings. Work closely with project managers to ensure all information has been provided.

· Responsible for following project start-up guidelines including obtaining certificates of insurance documents, obtaining subconsultant information (W-9/COIs) and entering the information into Deltek.

· Perform all invoicing tasks, including reviewing time entries, processing any time adjustments, transferring of time, write-offs and prepare and send invoices to clients.

· Manage and track subconsultant accruals, invoices, and payments. Responsible for relaying all billing information to subconsultants and providing billing cycles and schedules to them.

· Generate and distribute monthly/quarterly reports to Project Mangers regarding status of projects, including burn rate, AR aging, project profitability, budgeting, etc.

· Manage and maintain project rate tables, making the appropriate adjustments from year to year.

· Monitor the budgets on each project and ensure that the revenue is not going over the budgeted figure agreed with the client.

· Responsible for following project close-out guidelines.

· Serve as a liaison between project managers and the accounting team.

· Assist the project managers with any budget, forecasting, or ad hoc reporting when required.

Qualifications for Project Accountant:

· Must have working knowledge of accounting software, prior experience in Deltek is preferred, but not required.

· Self-motivated, excellent communication and writing skills, and a desire to be part of a team.

· Sound understanding and ability to interpret contracts.

· Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks accordingly.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Prior experience in a similar role can supersede this requirement.

· Experience analyzing and reviewing project financial information.

· Industry experience is a plus.