About this role
Company Description
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience, and methods is increasingly recognized as best-in-class, fueling significant growth.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
Job Description
This position is fully responsible for the project set up and billing process, including responding to client/internal management inquiries and verifying employees’ chargeable time; Provide assistance and support to the collections team in conducting collection efforts and achieving team objectives. The Project Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and will involve a variety of business functions, including but not limited to:
- Set up new projects promptly, including entering approved budgets and billing terms from contract/proposal documents
- Maintain accurate billing folders for all projects, including source documents, expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices
- Prepare and review monthly invoices using Electronic Invoicing (EI) software, ensuring completeness of materials sent to clients and monitoring costs, accruals, and overages
- Coordinate approval and processing of sub-consultant and sub-contractor billing
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers (PMs) and Principals-in-Charge (PICs) regarding financial status, contract modifications, change orders, and client invoicing requirements
- Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing with PIC or Division Leader approval
- Research and resolve unbilled issues to optimize billing for each period
- Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile variances during cash application and assist with collection efforts as needed
- Prepare special project analyses and provide year-end audit support, including research and reconciliation
- Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience with project accounting and cost tracking
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software
- 4+ years experience in billing and receivables, preferably in A/E or construction environment
- Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- Strong business partnering ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-first mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
- Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
- Experience with Deltek software is a plus
Additional Information
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Final compensation is based on experience, technical depth, and scope of ownership).
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Socotec
SOCOTEC ranks in the Top 10 Best Workplaces® 2025 (category: >2500 employees) and is once again certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, across 18 countries!
SOCOTEC offers its clients and partners services throughout the entire life cycle of built assets to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve technical, energy, and environmental performance, and ultimately guarantee people’s safety.
As an independent trusted third party, SOCOTEC relies on 6,500 technicians and engineers across France, recognized among the best in risk management and technical consulting.
Joining SOCOTEC means becoming part of a community of 14,000 experts based in 26 countries, all ready to take on challenges in the fields of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) in construction, infrastructure, and industry.
Joining us means giving purpose to your career and contributing to the ambitions of a fast-growing international group that has always placed people at the heart of its operations.
Our project is ambitious, and our collective energy is our strength! Together, we build trust for a safer and more sustainable world.
Let’s SOCOTEC
Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry!
Join us and experience the SOCOTEC journey!
What you'll do
- The Project Accountant is responsible for project setup and billing processes, including responding to inquiries and verifying chargeable time. They will also assist the collections team and communicate with Project Managers regarding financial status and invoicing requirements.
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