Project Accountant I - Project Accountant II

Syska Hennessy Group • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a self-motivated Project Accountant I - Project Accountant II to join their office in Charlotte, NC, Hamilton, NJ, Richmond, VA, or Washington D.C. This role involves a full range of accounting responsibilities for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, processes, and contract compliance. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, identify process improvements, monitor cost/profit center results, and track progress against budgets and forecasts. The company offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific contract terms and conditions.
• Self-directed, able to multi-task and work with minimum supervision in deadline-sensitive environment.
• Associates Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 10 years’ of experience in project accounting.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Must be flexible to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry.
• Financial Force or similar industry software experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Production Group’s actual vs. budget and report the reasons for variances.
• Prepare variance reports related to group performance.
• Responsible for management of projects: opening, costing, tracking and financial closure.
• Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition on projects.
• Monitor project revenue and assist the group managers in resolving variances.
• Oversee the period close and ensure all required entries have been properly posted.
• Conduct period end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions as required.
• Coordinate all financial activities between the project/contract and the Accounting Department.
• Responsible for handling and overseeing all aspects of the projects assigned such as financial objectives including budgeting, collections, and P&L detail review.
• Actively partner with group managers to resolve T&Cs detrimental to the company as well as assisting with collection efforts.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package
• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree