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The Falcon Group lists this Project Accountant opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Miami Florida
nTitle: Project Accountant
nPosition Summary
nThe Project Accountant is responsible for the financial and administrative setup and maintenance of projects within the Company’s ERP system. This position works closely with Project Managers, accounting, billing, and operations to ensure projects are established accurately, maintained properly, and structured to support billing, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and project management.
nThe position requires strong attention to detail, accounting knowledge, and the ability to understand how project setup decisions impact downstream accounting and reporting.
nEstimated salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000. The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. The salary offered will vary based on experience, education, skills, abilities, and certifications/license if applicable
nPrimary Job Duties
nProject Setup & Maintenance
nnnSet up new projects within the ERP system based on approved contracts and project information.
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nnEstablish project phases, tasks, departments, disciplines, offices, and organizational assignments.
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nnEnter and maintain project managers, principals, billing contacts, and other responsible parties.
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nnSet up contract amounts, fees, budgets, billing terms, and project-specific financial information.
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nnEstablish labor, expense, consultant, and reimbursable billing parameters.
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nnSet up project fee tables, billing rates, multipliers, and other billing-related information.
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nnEstablish project and phase-level limits when required.
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nnReview project setup requests for completeness and accuracy before projects are activated.
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nnMaintain project information throughout the project lifecycle, including contract amendments, additional services, fee changes, project manager changes, and organizational changes.
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nnClose projects and phases when appropriate.
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n nContract & Financial Review
nnnReview contracts and supporting documentation to identify information required for proper ERP setup.
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nnEnsure contract values and project structure agree with approved agreements and amendments.
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nnIdentify inconsistencies between project setup requests, contracts, budgets, and billing requirements.
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nnWork with Project Managers and administrative staff to resolve missing or conflicting project information.
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nnMaintain documentation supporting project setup and subsequent changes.
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n nBilling & Accounting Support
nnnEnsure projects are structured correctly to support accurate client billing.
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nnAssist billing staff in researching project setup issues affecting invoices.
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nnReview billing terms, fee limits, rate tables, and project structures when billing discrepancies arise.
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nnAssist with corrections to project setup when errors affect billing, revenue, WIP, or project reporting.
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nnSupport Accounting with project-related financial research and reconciliations.
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nnAssist in identifying projects with incorrect or incomplete financial setup.
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n nProject Financial Support
nnnAssist Project Managers with understanding project financial information within the ERP system.
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nnReview project budgets, fees, labor allocations, and financial structure for accuracy.
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nnAssist with project transfers, organizational changes, and other financial adjustments.
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nnResearch project-level discrepancies involving labor, expenses, billing, WIP, revenue, or contract values.
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nnHelp ensure projects are assigned to the appropriate department, discipline, office, and organizational structure for financial reporting.
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n nERP Data Quality & Controls
nnnMaintain accurate and consistent project financial data within the ERP system.
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nnFollow established project setup procedures and accounting controls.
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nnIdentify recurring setup errors and recommend improvements to procedures or system configuration.
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nnPerform periodic reviews of project records to identify missing or inaccurate information.
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nnAssist with maintaining standardized project setup templates and procedures.
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nnSupport improvements to ERP workflows and accounting processes.
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nnMaintain organized documentation supporting project setup and changes.
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n nInternal Support
nnnServe as a resource for Project Managers and administrative staff regarding project setup requirements.
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nnAnswer questions regarding project structure and financial information within the ERP system.
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nnCoordinate with Accounting, Billing, Operations, and Project Management to resolve project-related issues.
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nnAssist with training employees on project setup procedures and ERP requirements.
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nnParticipate in special accounting, ERP, and process-improvement projects as needed.
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n nQualifications
nnnMinimum of as least an Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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nnAccounting coursework or equivalent practical accounting experience.
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nnExperience working with accounting or ERP systems required.
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nnExperience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred: experience with other project-based ERPs like Deltek Vision, or Ajera, a plus.
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nnExperience within an architecture, engineering, consulting, or professional-services environment is preferred.
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nnStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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nnAbility to read and interpret basic contract and financial information.
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nnStrong Excel and general computer skills.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively with Project Managers, accounting personnel, and administrative staff.
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nnAbility to manage multiple project setup requests and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
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n nKey Skills
nnnProject accounting
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nnERP project setup
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nnContract and fee review
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nnBilling setup
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nnProject budgeting
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nnData accuracy and quality control
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nnFinancial troubleshooting
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nnMicrosoft Excel
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nnCommunication and problem solving
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nnAttention to detail
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n nWho We Are
nAt The Falcon Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional service across a broad range of industries, including multifamily, industrial, commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and forensic/litigation support. Built on decades of experience, we provide a full spectrum of services, from architectural design to civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, as well as construction administration and forensic assessments. This integrated approach allows us to deliver comprehensive, cost-conscious solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges. With a growing presence in key markets and multiple regional offices, we’re expanding rapidly and always looking for talented professionals to join our team. Guided by collaboration, innovation, and integrity, The Falcon Group provides the environment and support to help you thrive personally and professionally.
nEMPLOYEE BENEFITS
nWe offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include Group Medical, Dental and Vision, 401k with employer match, Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time, Cell Phone Reimbursement and Continuing Education
nEqual Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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