Project Accounting Supervisor

About the role

The Project Accounting (“PA”) Supervisor manages local Project Accountants and assists regional Project Managers (“PM”) in delivering personalized service to key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for monthly recognition of revenue and gross profit related to assigned regional PM’s, and review and analysis of contract status reports for accuracy.
• Management of a PA team in a designated region, including:
  • Oversight of work performed and meeting internal and external deadlines.
  • Training and development of PA team to ensure accurate project financial information and adherence to company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Drive PA team to timely and accurately bill projects to achieve net $0 under-billed revenue at each month-end, while limiting A/R credits to customers.
  • Drive PA team to support Project Managers with A/R collection.
• Provide project accounting support or backup for work overflow, emergency response projects, or during peak company activity periods.
• Responsible for ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller, CFO, or CEO.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees, and management.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and web-based software.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to understand and analyze components of job costs, profit and loss.
• Awareness of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards, including Sales & 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Relevant industry and/or business experience can supplement educational requirements as determined by management.
• Project accounting and/or financial accounting education and/or experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 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
• Generous PTO plan