Senior Accountant

About Us

Royal is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key partner to the Controller by overseeing project financial activities, coordinating the firm's billing process, maintaining the financial records of the firm's joint venture entity, and helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and the Controller to monitor project financial performance, support timely and accurate billing, identify financial issues before they become problems, and continually improve accounting processes.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, recommend improvements, and become a trusted resource for both Accounting and Operations.
• Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Aid in financial reporting and other recurring accounting functions.
• Support audits and special accounting projects.
• Assume ownership of recurring responsibilities delegated by the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain accounting records for the firm's joint venture using QuickBooks.
• Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and other accounting duties related to the joint venture.
• Lead the billing process in partnership with Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Review draft invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Proactively communicate with project teams to resolve billing issues before invoices are finalized.
• Monitor projects approaching billing deadlines and ensure invoices are processed promptly.
• Help improve billing efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for Project Managers and Project Coordinators regarding project financial performance.
• Review project budgets, labor details, contract values, WIP, backlog, profitability, and billing status.
• Aid PMs in understanding project financial reports and key performance metrics.
• Monitor projects for financial risks and notify appropriate parties.
• Process project financial data and generate financial reports.
• Process invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Process payments and reconcile accounts payable.
• Manage cash flow and prepare financial forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models and projections.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with external auditors and assist in audit preparation.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff members.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting software and systems.
• Document and update standard operating procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating project billing with Project Managers.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of project and financial reporting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Engineers and Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veteran candidates, and may require U.S. citizenship for employment on certain Army Corps of Engineers contracts. Except where otherwise provided by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.