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This position is based out of Wayne, PA.\nWhat you’ll be challenged to do:\nAs a Project Accountant, you will take ownership of complex project accounting functions that ensure financial accuracy, client compliance, and timely invoicing across a range of projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of project accounting systems, and the ability to work effectively with technical, administrative, and financial teams.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nReading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.\nReviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.\nEntering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.\nAssisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.\nPreparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.\nPosting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.\nConducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.\nPerforming Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.\nAssisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.\nPartnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.\nSupporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.\n0-2 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.\nAbility to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.\nWorking knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.\nStrong written, verbal, and organizational skills.\nExceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.\nCompensation: $56,000 - $62,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\n\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\n\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\n\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\n\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\n\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.\n\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\n\nAt GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™\nGFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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