Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee and manage all financial aspects of projects, including revenue recognition, billing, and invoicing.
• Support Project Coordinators or Project Managers with project setup and ensure the accuracy of all project-related data.
• Configure complex projects within Acumatica and maintain detailed project records.
• Provide timely and proactive updates on project financials, including budget tracking and expense reporting.
• Avoid accurate allocation of project time and resources.
• Manage and maintain project contracts, ensuring all terms are met.
• Perform financial analysis to support proposal pricing and other financial decision-making.
• Conduct project cleanup and closeout activities, including reviewing revenue budgets, balances, unbilled projects, task allocations, and project activity, and following up with the Project Coordinator as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Administration or related area.
• Minimum 3 years' of AEC industry experience.
• Intermediate skills in Excel required, advanced preferred. Ability to create pivot tables, use lookup functions, understand and edit excel formulas etc.

Skills And Competencies

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard practices.
• Proficiency in specialized project accounting software (e.g. Oracle, Deltek) and other financial management tools (Textura).
• Acumatica experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and have strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey financial information to different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory changes, new technologies and a growing/evolving business environment.