JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Accountant is a support position that plays a critical role in supporting project management to ensure the successful financial management and reporting of projects. This position is key to delivering outstanding service to customers and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
The Project Accountant is essential in maintaining the highest standards of quality and project management discipline across assigned projects. The role emphasizes building expertise in project management, client service, and the company’s core service areas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial reports.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up projects in the accounting system, ensuring correct accounting and tax considerations as well as all required approvals are on file.
- Reviewandmaintaincontractdocuments,changeorders,andclientapprovalstounderstandthescopeofworkandbilling terms.
- Accuratelyaccountforandrecognizerevenue,work-in-processandgrossprofitforassignedprojects.
- Monitorprojectprogressandmaintainregularcommunicationwithprojectmanagementregardingbilling,costtrackingand profitability.
- Assistprojectmanagementwithfinancialduties,includingreviewingworkordersagainstjobscope,contracttermsand budget.
- Createjob-relatedpurchaseordersandmanageopencommitments.
- Completemonth-endclosingtasks,suchasjobcostaccruals,revenuerecognitioncalculationsandwork-in-process adjustments.
- Addressmonthlyprojectvariancesbycommunicatingwithprojectmanagementtoresolveanyissues.
- Createorreviewallproject-relatedbillingstocustomerstimelyandinaccordancewithcontracts,includingmanagementof applicable client portals and submitting supporting documentation
- Assistinaccountsreceivableandpastduecollectionsefforts.
- Createandsubmitregulatoryreportsandfilingsrelatedtoprojects.
- Compileinformationforinternalandexternalauditors,asrequired.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support project and financial management objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Atleasttwo(2)yearsofconstructionaccountingorotherrelevantexperiencerequired.
- Knowledgeofcontractaccountingandrevenuerecognitionprinciplesinaccordancewithgenerallyaccepted accounting principles in the U.S.
- Strongattentiontodetail.
- Strongcommunication(bothwrittenandverbal)skillsandanalyticalskillsandtheabilitytointeracteffectivelywith all levels of clients, employees and management.
- Strongcomputerskills,particularlywithMSExcelandconstructionaccountingsoftware.
- Displaystrongtimemanagement,organizational,andproblem-solvingskills,aswellastheabilitytounderstandand analyze components of jobs costs, profit and loss.
- AbilitytoserveasanoutsiderepresentativeoftheCompany.
- Abilitytoworkinexcessofregularlyscheduledhourswhennecessary.
- Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
What We Offer:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CompanypaidLife,AD&D,andLong-TermDisabilityInsurancePlans
- EmployeeAssistance,HealthAdvocate,andWellnessPrograms
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match
- CompanypaidFinancialAdviceProgram
- Careerdevelopmentopportunities,includingourTuitionReimbursementProgram
- Paid Vacation based on years of service
Hourly range for candidates in Seattle, WA: $32.39 to $38.86 per hour
Actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors which include relevant skills and experience. In addition to hourly wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:
Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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