Senior Project Accountant

Overview

Senior Project Accountant manages project finances, budgets, billing, and staff mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• budget monitoring
• invoice preparation
• deltek vantagepoint
• audit support
• staff mentoring
• financial reporting

Tasks

-Advise Project Managers on project financial status, contract modifications, and client invoicing requirements -Mentor junior Project Accounting staff and assist with training clients or subconsultants as needed -Review unbilled costs and unpaid invoices monthly to maximize billing and collection opportunities -Review subconsultant invoice submissions for compliance with contract terms and budget limits -Respond to client requests for supplemental financial information or detailed backup documentation -Lead departmental initiatives to automate high-volume or repetitive tasks -Prepare invoice submissions for government and private clients with appropriate documentation and backup -Monitor project budgets throughout the life cycle and update budget changes in Deltek Vantagepoint -Communicate project issues clearly to both accounting and non-accounting staff -Partner with Project Managers to establish project budgets based on contractual provisions and request additional funding when necessary -Post transaction entries as required to maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable records -Manage project accounting and billing procedures for assigned branch offices -Support year-end and ad hoc audits by preparing schedules and documentation -Participate in project meetings and provide management with updates on project financials

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• microsoft excel
• deltek vantagepoint
• project accounting
• communication
• integrity

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading and attention to detail -Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration -Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook -Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment -Understanding of key project financial metrics, including profit and multiplier -Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred -Three to six years of project accounting or billing experience, preferably in the engineering or architecture industry -Professional demeanor and high level of integrity

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About H&H

-The firm has evolved through strategic partnerships, including Hardesty in 1927 and Hanover in 1945, becoming H&H. -Its legacy includes the construction of the Illinois Central Missouri River Bridge and the world’s first major vertical-lift bridge. -H&H has delivered signature structures such as the Rainbow Bridge, Goethals Bridge, and the Interstate 80 interchange in Paterson, NJ. -The company excels in complex movable and fixed bridge design, highway interchanges, rail facilities, and kinetic architectural structures. -Recent growth includes acquisitions of Corven Engineering and P.E. Structural Consultants, enhancing expertise in bridge design. -H&H showcases engineering daring with lasting impact, from Ferris-wheel attractions to modern infrastructure.

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