Project Accountant II

Syska Hennessy Group • Chicago, IL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a self-motivated Project Accountant II for its Chicago office. The position has a full range of accounting responsibilities for assigned projects, including adherence to accounting standards and processes and contract compliance. The Project Accountant builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external clients and uses the resources and best practices of the Accounting divisions. The role also identifies process improvements, maintains cost and profit center results, and monitors progress against budgets and forecasts.

The position requires organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate can manage multiple projects, work with minimal supervision in a deadline-sensitive environment, and demonstrate initiative, quality of work, customer focus, and troubleshooting ability. The role requires working physically in the office, with a schedule described as Monday through Thursday in the office for nine hours per day and Friday remotely for four hours; the posting also says candidates must be flexible to work overtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in project accounting.
• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific contract terms and conditions.
• Self-directed, able to multitask, and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-sensitive environment.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime.
• Ability to work physically in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the architectural engineering and construction industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Production Group’s actual performance against budget and report the reasons for variances.
• Prepare variance reports related to group performance.
• Manage projects from opening and costing through tracking and financial closure.
• Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition.
• Monitor project revenue and assist group managers in resolving variances.
• Oversee period close and ensure all required entries have been posted.
• Conduct period-end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate financial activities between projects or contracts and the Accounting Department.
• Manage assigned projects’ financial objectives, including budgeting, collections, and review of profit-and-loss detail.
• Partner with group managers to resolve contract terms and conditions detrimental to the company and assist with collection efforts.
• Identify process improvements to maintain cost and profit center results and monitor progress against budgets and forecasts.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Training and professional development courses.
• Professional development incentive bonuses.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid Time Off policy.
• Transit and parking employer stipend.
• Half-day work from home on Fridays year-round.
• Flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level