Senior Project Accountant

About the role

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project-related accounting functions, including job cost tracking, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Monitor and analyze project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding requirements
• Track, analyze, and validate change orders or amendments, ensuring accurate cost capture and budget alignment
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections for project stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and project controls teams to maintain financial accuracy
• Process and track subcontractor payments, invoices, and change orders
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, contract requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting purposes
• Support funding draw requests and grant compliance, if applicable
• Track and report Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation in accordance with state and contract requirements
• Monitor subconsultant compliance with diversity participation goals and funding provisions
• Support preparation and submission of required diversity and inclusion reports to state agencies
• Maintain accurate records of certified vendors and participation percentages
• Assist with audits and reviews related to minority participation and equal opportunity compliance
• Review, track, and maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for partners and subconsultants to ensure compliance with contractual and state requirements, including coverage limits and expiration dates
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting, project management, and reporting systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in construction or project accounting, preferably on large public or state-funded projects
• Proficiency in construction/project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk)
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost management, and forecasting methodologies
• Experience with government compliance, audits, and reporting requirements is highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Strong planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
• Medical, dental, vision
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life, AD&D and disability benefits
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary benefits
• Teladoc
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• National employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.