PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (2672IL)

Are you looking to join an exceptional company with high-profile and challenging projects? Consider T.Y. Lin International!

 

Founded in San Francisco more than 50 years ago, T.Y. Lin International (TYLI) has established itself as an internationally recognized civil and structural engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, and construction engineering/inspection of transportation infrastructure.

 

The Project Accountant works in the Accounting Department with the following areas of responsibility: Project Accounting; Invoicing; Accounts Receivable; General Support; Research and Resolution of Accounting Questions; Project Maintenance; and Special Project assignments.RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Proactive relationship with Unit, Project Managers and Corporate Finance.

· Facilitate project initiation with Project Managers regarding project numbering, segmenting, task structure and PSUMF’s.

· Perform revenue accrual, track costs and monitor trends on assigned projects.

· Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with TYLI policy and current budgets.

· Reconcile Project Costs, Accounts Receivable, and G/L System on a regular monthly basis and follow-up on differences.

· Review and coordinate all project labor and expense adjustments.

· Ensure that invoices are prepared in accordance with contract requirements and in a timely manner, keeping WIP at a minimum.

· Follow up on outstanding invoices and collections.

· Ensure that consultants are paid in accordance with terms of contract.

· Prepare, distribute, file and maintain all assigned project-related financial reports and contract files.

· Review and process contract documents including preparation of subconsultant agreements.

· Maintain and update project list with new project numbers and task numbers.

· Maintain/ update existing management reports including but not limited to the Project Status reports, WIP, A/R analysis, MIS Variance.

· Procure estimates-at-completion quarterly from project managers and update the system as needed.

· Ensure that the system is updated with the most recent contract and in-house budget information and PSUMFS containing these have been forwarded to Corporate.

· Adhere to the monthly close schedule and finance deadlines as posted by corporate.

· Ensure that contract copies and other relevant documents are forwarded to Corporate headquarters as necessary.

· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variances, revenue analysis and other unit needs.

· Assist the project manager and unit manager on projects.

· Work on special projects as needed.



QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years cost accounting and GL experience.  MS Excel skills must be at advanced levels.  Advantage software knowledge is a plus.  Requires excellent communication skills.  Experience in Architecture/Engineering consulting industry highly desired.

 

If interested, please send your resume to recruiting@tylin.com with 2672IL as your subject line. You may also apply via our website: www.tylin.com.

 

T.Y. Lin International is an Equal Opportunity employer.