Project Accountant
B&A•Huntsville, AL
•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid
About The Position
B&A is looking for an Project Accountant to join Celestar, a B&A Company, in support of our Finance & Accounting Department. The candidate may work in one of the following offices: Huntsville, AL; McLean, VA; or Tampa, FL.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
- Proven experience as a Project Accountant or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CMA certification.
- Experience with project accounting in the construction or engineering industry.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Familiarity with Inventory.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in preparing government reports and tax returns related to projects.
Responsibilities
- Set up project accounts in the accounting system to track financial transactions accurately.
- Keep detailed records of project-related documents, including contracts, change orders, and other pertinent information.
- Grant access to project accounts for authorized personnel, ensuring security and accuracy in financial management.
- Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts as needed.
- Review and approve supplier invoices related to projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts.
- Review and approve time sheets for work related to projects to ensure accurate labor cost allocation.
- Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects, ensuring correct allocation of costs.
- Regularly review account totals related to project assets and expenses to maintain financial accuracy.
- Investigate project variances and submit detailed variance reports to management, identifying and explaining discrepancies.
- Collaborate with receivables staff to address unpaid contract billings and ensure timely collection.
- Report on project profitability to management, highlighting financial performance and trends.
- Identify and report any opportunities for additional billings to management, maximizing project revenue.
- Provide management with reports regarding the remaining funding available for projects, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Create or approve all project-related billings to customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers, ensuring all costs are accounted for and billed appropriately.
- Respond promptly to customer requests for more detail, providing clear and accurate financial information.
- Approve the write-off of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers, ensuring proper documentation.
- Close out project accounts upon completion, ensuring all financial transactions are finalized and documented.
- Prepare and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Compile necessary information for internal and external auditors, providing accurate and comprehensive financial data as required.
Benefits
- Three robust individual and family medical plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Two tiers of dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Paid time off
- B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
- Pet insurance benefits
- Commuter transit benefits
- Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- B&A Cares program (wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars)
- Formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counseling, legal guidance, financial planning)
- Monthly teambuilding events
- Annual Wellness Challenges (#StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
