Project Accountant / Analyst (Business Partner)

Gti Energy Services • Des Plaines, IL

398d • $80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Project Accountant/Analyst (Business Partner) at GTI Energy is responsible for the full cycle accounting and financial management of assigned projects. This role serves as a business partner to project managers, ensuring projects are managed in a compliant and financially disciplined manner. Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with funders, preparing financial reports, managing project budgets, and assisting in maximizing financial outcomes.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Grant management certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Three to five years project accounting and grant/contract accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of funder contract requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, analyses, reconciliations, budgets, and projections.
• Excellent computer skills including expert Excel skills and intermediate Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Skill and ability in accounting and fiscal management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex Federal Government grants/contracts and knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Project accounting software experience required; Deltek and/or CostPoint experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to assigned project managers, providing financial tools, training, reporting, and insights needed to manage projects.
• Provide monthly reporting of budget to actual expenditures, burn rates, and remaining funds for all assigned projects.
• Assist proposal and program staff with preparation of budgets for new and existing projects and proposals.
• Complete project set up for new assigned projects in the CostPoint ERP.
• Prepare and reconcile required financial reports for all assigned projects by the required due dates.
• Accelerate GTI's cash flows by submitting high-quality bills, expenditure vouchers, and payment requests to funders.
• Record all submitted vouchers and invoices in the accounts receivable subledger immediately following submission.
• Analyze expenses for assigned projects monthly, preparing and posting reclassifications as needed.
• Prepare and record accurate monthly revenue accruals for assigned projects.
• Reconcile revenue and receivable accounts monthly for assigned cost centers.
• Prepare and maintain copies of project budgets, reports, vouchers, reconciliations, etc. in an organized manner.
• Monitor and review open accounts receivable to identify adjustments, refunds, write-offs, and collection activities needed.
• Prepare and submit reports and performance metrics to the Senior Manager of Revenue Cycle, Grants, and Contracts regularly.
• Conduct ongoing contract and fiscal compliance audits for assigned cost centers.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to monitor performance outcomes to ensure compliance with funding standards.
• Communicate with customers and funders to resolve issues in a timely manner, providing exemplary customer service.
• Support the annual financial audit and funder-specific audits by preparing assigned schedules and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $115,000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Generous benefits package including paid time off and annual bonuses.
• Hybrid work schedule with remote work options.
• Inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree