Project Accountant Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, located in Irving, is looking for a  Project Accountant Coordinator to join their team on a  contract-to-hire basis. 

A Project Accountant Coordinator aims to accurately and efficiently process incoming payments, reconcile accounts, maintain proper documentation, address customer inquiries, improve process efficiency, ensure compliance with financial regulations, generate insightful reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

· Post customer payments by recording checks and electronic payments.
· Retrieve and post remittances from payor portals and websites
· Review remittances for applicable adjustments
· Accurately post all payments within 24 hours of receipt
· Maintain acceptable error rate as per communicated department goals
· Investigate unidentified payments to determine the appropriate resolution
· Keep all logs and spreadsheets used for reconciliation up to date and well maintained
· Balance daily, weekly, and monthly bank deposit reports
· Respond to all questions and inquiries regarding the posting of payments
· Partner with Project Accountants to resolve any discrepancies
· Track inactive projects in ERP to resolve any issues preventing them from being closed, upon resolution closing the projects as well.
· Obtain lien waivers from suppliers once payments are made
· Track AP invoices requiring payment once payment is received from customer releasing retainage once received.
· Assist Project Accountants with any other administrative tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

· High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
· Two years of payment/cash posting experience in construction industry a plus
· Experience working in a clearinghouse a plus
· Experience with Excel and Windows-based programs
· Basic understanding of accounting and math skills Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.