Junior Project Accountant

Description

• Assist in developing project budgets and forecasts, collaborating with project teams.
• Support in monitoring and analyzing project financial performance, tracking actual costs against budgets.
• Perform project setup, including establishing project codes, budgets, and cost centers.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate revenue recognition and project profitability.
• Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Prepare project billing and invoicing, including verifying billable items, rates, and contract terms.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the main contact information, updated COIs, and current company information if needed.
• Conduct regular project cost and revenue reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with project-related contractual obligations, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized project accounting records for audit purposes.
• Assist in the review of project expenses, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
• Perform all aspects of project accounting, including project setup and revision, review and adjustment of time and expense charges, revenue recognition, billing, WIP analysis and reconciliation, project closeout, sub-consultant invoice processing, and collections support.

Requirements

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to work in New York City.

• Experience in the engineering, construction, or professional services industry is a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations, compliance, and auditing standards is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, public accounting, or related roles.
• Solid understanding of project accounting principles, revenue recognition, and cost control.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management systems. Unanet and Deltek, a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

Compensation will range from $65K to $80K, and commensurate with experience.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Vacation and Sick time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance