Project Accountant

About the role

B&A is looking for an Project Accountant to join Celestar, a B&A Company, in support of our Finance & Accounting Department. The candidate may work in one of the following offices: Huntsville, AL; McLean, VA; or Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Set up project accounts in the accounting system to track financial transactions accurately.
• Keep detailed records of project-related documents, including contracts, change orders, and other pertinent information.
• Grant access to project accounts for authorized personnel, ensuring security and accuracy in financial management.
• Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts as needed.
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to projects to ensure accurate labor cost allocation.
• Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects, ensuring correct allocation of costs.
• Regularly review account totals related to project assets and expenses to maintain financial accuracy.
• Investigate project variances and submit detailed variance reports to management, identifying and explaining discrepancies.
• Collaborate with receivables staff to address unpaid contract billings and ensure timely collection.
• Report on project profitability to management, highlighting financial performance and trends.
• Identify and report any opportunities for additional billings to management, maximizing project revenue.
• Provide management with reports regarding the remaining funding available for projects, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Create or approve all project-related billings to customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers, ensuring all costs are accounted for and billed appropriately.
• Respond promptly to customer requests for more detail, providing clear and accurate financial information.
• Avoid writing off any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers, ensuring proper documentation.
• Close out project accounts upon completion, ensuring all financial transactions are finalized and documented.
• Create or approve all project-related billings to customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Compile necessary information for internal and external auditors, providing accurate and comprehensive financial data as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with project accounting in the construction or engineering industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in preparing government reports and tax returns related to projects.

Benefits

B&A offers a range of benefits including:

• Three robust individual and family medical plans with options like HSA, dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off, B&A-sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• A 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution.
• Various programs focused on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance such as wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, mentorship, job shadowing, cross-training, volunteer opportunities, and more.
• Monthly teambuilding events and challenges like #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.
• Charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and more.
• EEO policies and participation in e-Verify.

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000