Project Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Accounting for and proper recognition of revenue and gross profit for the company.
• Monitor and analyze project-related profits and KPI’s for the company.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Understand the financial operations of the company and how they contribute to the overall financial performance.
• Ensure proper documentation and support for contract modification, billing, revenue recognition and job costing.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Accountants, ensuring they meet project accounting objectives and deadlines.
• Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and professional development of the Project Accounting team.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable environment, promoting team communication and continuous improvement.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy in cost management, reporting, and project-level accounting transactions.
• Show strong attention to detail.
• Show strong communication (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management.
• Participate in the development, management and implementation of key processing systems.
• Audit accounts to ensure compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Provide accounting support for integration of new business acquisitions, divisions, etc.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction accounting experience or other relevant experience required, with at least 2 years in an accounting management position.
• Knowledge of contract accounting and revenue recognition principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
• Experience working with accounting software and databases.
• Strong overall computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and construction accounting software.
• Display strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand and analyze components of jobs costs, profit and loss.
• Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory standards, including business and sales and use tax regulations, applicable to project accounting.
• Ability to serve as an outside representative of the company.
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans.
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match.
• Company paid Financial Advice Program.
• Paid Vacation based on years of service.

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.