Project Accountant II

About the role

In the role of Project Accountant II, we'll count on you to:

• Independently manage project billing, accounts receivable collections, budget tracking, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Review, maintain, and administer project contracts, including accurate entry and maintenance of project fees, budgets, funding, and contract modifications.
• Partner with project managers and department leadership to provide timely and accurate financial data, analyze project performance, and identify potential risks or opportunities.
• Monitor project financial activity to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Serve as a resource for project teams by resolving project accounting issues and providing guidance on financial processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with technical staff to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate project accounting functions within the department and provide backup support for accounts payable processing, expense reports, timesheet review and processing, and project cost coding.
• Aid multiple project managers and teams in managing project finances, contract administration, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and analyze project-related financial reports to support decision-making and project profitability.
• Support audits and internal reviews by ensuring project documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and administer project contracts, including accurate entry and maintenance of project fees, budgets, funding, and contract modifications.

Partner with project managers and department leadership to provide timely and accurate financial data, analyze project performance, and identify potential risks or opportunities.

Monitor project financial activity to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and accounting standards.

Serve as a resource for project teams by resolving project accounting issues and providing guidance on financial processes and procedures.

Collaborate with technical staff to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Coordinate project accounting functions within the department and provide backup support for accounts payable processing, expense reports, timesheet review and processing, and project cost coding.

Aid multiple project managers and teams in managing project finances, contract administration, and reporting requirements.

Prepare and analyze project-related financial reports to support decision-making and project profitability.

Support audits and internal reviews by ensuring project documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project accounting, accounting, or finance experience, preferably within a project-based professional services environment.
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles, including contract administration, project billing, revenue recognition, budgeting, cost tracking, and accounts receivable management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong aptitude for financial reporting and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with project managers, technical staff, and leadership.
• Prioritize and handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.

Skills

• Ability to handle confidential information.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time