Project Accountant - Remote, US

Overview

An opportunity is available for a Project Accountant to join the team remotely, preferably within the Eastern Time Zone.

This role oversees and reports project cost accounting in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and general execution parameters.
• Independently apply extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices across varied assignments.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

Operational and Company Level

• Oversee and report on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions, including accounts payable and payroll.
• Review and analyze key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Core Accounting and Project Support

• Identify, research, and resolve project issues.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist the Regional Controller with various account reports, collections, and related activities.
• Coordinate with other project billers and project managers to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.
• Update and maintain client budgets and consultant budgets, scope, pricing, and change orders; provide evaluation and reporting.
• Apply general business management skills when reviewing both project and business operating performance.
• Perform project set-up for new projects.
• Manage the monthly invoicing process for projects.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoice processes.
• Contact customers regarding past due balances and support collections up until 90 days after invoice date.
• Support collections efforts after 90 days, as appropriate, with the Senior Account Manager.
• Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to the Controller and/or General Counsel.
• Prepare management reporting schedules related to collections and accounts receivable.
• Prepare draft correspondence related to collections and accounts receivable issues.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation, as needed.
• Maintain petty cash account reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred; experience with an ERP system required.
• Must have AP full cycle exposure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Prior project accounting experience within the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry preferred.
• 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
• Includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 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 role, preferably within the Eastern Time Zone.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment (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.