Project Accountant

Description

• Assist with month-end close processes, project cost reports, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage project cash flow, ensuring accurate tracking of net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.
• Project set up and evaluate project financial administration, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
• Administer accounts payable and accounts receivable, resolving financial disputes with owners, architects, and vendors.
• In additional to project accounting, this roll will assist with other accounting functions such as accounts payable and/or receivable, assist with month-end financial accounting close as needed, partner with the finance manager on process improvement and automation, and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and percent-complete updates.
• Oversee the monthly billing process, including invoice preparation, approval, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor and communicate potential financial risks, including cash position concerns and unapproved change orders.

Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Highly computer literate – especially with an ERP system (Deltek Vision/VantagePoint is a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC industry or other project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with cost analysis, billing rate audits, and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance