Project Accountant

Toole Design Group • Silver Spring, MD

6d • $74,000 - $84,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its Finance team and support the financial health of roadway and active transportation projects. The role manages project finances from setup through closeout, including invoicing, budget monitoring, forecasting, account maintenance in the ERP system, unbilled work, and project closeout. The Project Accountant supports project managers with billing issues and collections, reconciles receipts and budgets, communicates with project managers, clients, and subconsultants, compiles information for internal and external auditors, and contributes to staff training. The targeted salary range is $74,000 to $84,000. This is a hybrid position with in-office team days Tuesday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of project accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and experience analyzing project financial information.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or other job cost accounting software.
• Experience reading and reviewing contracts.
• Experience working with Departments of Transportation (DOTs).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships.

Nice To Haves

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of multiple projects from setup through closeout.
• Prepare invoices and monitor project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns.
• Create and maintain project accounts in the ERP system using established procedures.
• Manage unbilled work and support project setup and closeout.
• Assist project managers with billing issues and collections.
• Reconcile receipts and budgets.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to staff trainings.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days Tuesday through Thursday.
• Eight paid holidays.
• At least 16 days of PTO accrued annually.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Transportation perks.
• Employee ownership.

What This Job Offers

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