Project Accountant II

Willdan•New York, NY

About The Position

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have provided all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services. We help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals and transition communities to clean energy and a sustainable future. We are seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Project Accountant II in our NYC office. The Project Accountant will be an integral member of the Project Accounting Team focused on tracking and reporting incurred and committed costs, aiding in revenue recognition and forecasting future results for multiple contracts and projects, managing client invoicing, subcontractor payments and serving as liaison between the operations and the assigned Willdan Corporate Accounting Department. The Project Accountant will assist with training and general supervision of entry level accounting staff. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about project accounting and revenue recognition issues with an energetic, positive, team-oriented attitude. Experience with the Deltek Costpoint ERP or any project accounting ERP system required. Experience with NYC’s Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort) is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, with emphasis in project accounting.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
GAAP and SOX experience.
Knowledge of the utility and energy sector.
Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or other project (cost) accounting system.
Proficient in MS Office products, including Outlook, and Word, advanced level Excel.
Detail-oriented with excellent multi-tasking skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Works independent of on-going supervision.
Meet or exceeds deadlines with accuracy.
Takes a leadership role on assigned team projects.
Travel between several offices may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NYC’s Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures timely and accurate recording of time and expenses, including subcontractor and supplier invoices, to jobs and job phases for assigned business groups or programs.
Performs month-end expense accruals for incurred costs.
Accurate matching of purchase orders and subcontracts to invoices.
Delivers timely and accurate billing to customers and assists in collection efforts.
Audits revenue recognition calculations ensuring their timely submission to corporate accounting.
Reviews and creates new projects in the system in compliance with revenue recognition standards and contract language.
Prepares monthly reports on job performance and reconciles variances between project tracking systems, corporate and project records.
Relays headquarters accounting processes to the region’s operation teams.
Performs expense allocation verifications, accruals, and journal entries.
Aids in monthly revenue recognitions, billing, and financial closing.
Assists with quarterly reviews and annual audit.
Supports regional financial forecast efforts and other projects as assigned.