Project Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Project Accountant to support the Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team. This role is based in Albany, NY; Norwell, MA; or remote capacity.

In this position, you will partner with project managers, engineers, and finance professionals to support project financial performance, contract compliance, billing, and reporting across a portfolio of power delivery, industrial, and manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of an assigned project portfolio, including project setup, revenue methods, rates, budgets, organizational assignments, and intercompany billing in Deltek Vision
• Review budget-to-actual variances, coordinate with project teams on updates, and help maintain accurate estimates and project plans
• Evaluate subconsultant invoices for accuracy and partner with Accounts Payable to support timely cost recording and payment
• Generate and review project financial reports, identifying items requiring follow-up or escalation
• Support financial projections and forecasts by identifying potential risks, opportunities, write-offs, and margin impacts
• Review contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor terms while monitoring compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, MWBE requirements, Certificates of Insurance, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements
• Maintain key project documentation and assist with company financial, regulatory, and client audit activities
• Prepare draft invoices, obtain project manager approval, and submit completed invoice packages within established timelines
• Monitor unpaid receivables and unbilled costs while coordinating with client Accounts Payable contacts and navigating external billing portals to support timely payment

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar area
• Understanding of revenue accounting, invoicing practices, financial tracking, business systems, and project management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable enterprise accounting system
• Previous experience in a professional service, project-oriented, fast-paced, or high-volume environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $31.25 - $33.65
• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Location

• Albany, NY; Norwell, MA; or remote capacity