Place of Business:
Gannett Fleming TranSystems

Position Description:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant with strong problem solving skills to join our Houston, TX office. This person must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, math proficiency, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize several different responsibilities. An individual that works well under pressure in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and knows when to involve upper management is desirable for this position.

This role works with Project Managers to provide project support including project setup, invoicing, accounts receivables/payables, document processing, filing, and other related tasks; and special projects as directed by your supervisor. Must have excellent computer and customer service skills.

Duties and / or Responsibilities:

Set up new opportunities and new projects in Vision, CostPoint, and Project Forecast and gain appropriate authorization and approvals

Process supplements, adjust budgets, update end dates, complete modification requests and track approval status through final validation

Review contract documents for billing terms and conditions

Process subconsultant agreements, review unpaid sub reports and monitor budgets

Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams

Review prebills and prepare and process client invoices that are compliant with contract terms and client specific needs and ensure they are properly entered into the accounting system

Track monthly unbilled amounts to ensure all projects are reviewed, billed and processed timely, and assess potential revenue adjustments

Filing, copying and pull invoice backup

Track ARs and champion collection efforts

Maintain project files

Assisting with project reviews

Assisting Business Manager with office and area needs

Act as the point of contact for the office

Ability to handle multiple projects and flexible to change

Receive and process Accounts Payables

Daily communication with HQ Accounting team with invoicing, project setup/supplementing and other issues as they arise

Daily & Diverse communication with PM’s, local/area/regional leadership as well as field crews

Maintain Local office checking account and process check requests

Assist with Onboarding, to include time sheet and expense report training

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an accounting role. Four year degree(or working toward degree) may be substituted for experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with specific proficiency in Excel.

Experienced in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Experienced in frequent interface with company peers, office personnel, middle and upper management, corporate employees, and client

Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

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