Project Accountant

Overview

This role supports project cost accounting and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate results. The position is remote, preferably with overlap in the Central or Eastern time zone.

Responsibilities

Project cost accounting and reporting

• Assist with reports on project cost accounting in adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Update and maintain client and consultant budgets, scope, pricing, and change orders; provide evaluation and reporting.
• Support project tracking for business operating performance.
• Assist with project set-up for new projects.
• Assist with the management of monthly invoicing processes for projects.

Cross-functional coordination and operational support

• Act as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions, including accounts payable and payroll.
• Coordinate with other project billers and project managers in the region to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices processes.
• Assist in identifying, researching, and resolving project issues.

Collections and account follow-up

• Prepare account-related reporting and documentation to support collections and accounts receivable activities.
• Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect those balances up until 90 days after invoice date.
• After 90 days, assist as appropriate with collections efforts involving the Senior Account Manager.
• When necessary, prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow-up action.
• Prepare draft correspondence related to collections and accounts receivable issues.

Audit, cash handling, and reporting support

• Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed.
• Maintain petty cash account reconciliation and daily cash receipts.
• Support preparation of management reporting schedules related to collections and accounts receivable.

Communication and judgment

• Receive general instruction on key objectives; apply advanced techniques and principles on complex assignments.
• Work is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure sound professional judgment.
• Assist with review and analysis of key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement processes.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate project accounting experience preferred.
• Prior project accounting experience within the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred; experience with an ERP system required.
• Must have AP full cycle exposure.
• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience.
• Range: $64,000 - $80,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Comprehensive benefits package includes

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Location

Remote, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Additional Information

• Job duties may be modified, added, or removed at management’s discretion.
• Equal opportunity employment; consideration provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• The organization is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.