Project Accountant

Salas O'Brien•Lakewood, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant is a key position on our Finance team, responsible for leading financial administration and fiscal management aspects of various projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Executives, the Project Accountant ensures financial compliance, tracks project expenditures, manages invoicing, and oversees accounts receivable/payable. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, is able to positively interact with key members of the project team and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. In additional to project accounting, this roll will assist with other accounting functions such as accounts payable and/or receivable, assist with month-end financial accounting close as needed, partner with the finance manager on process improvement and automation, and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business related field.
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC industry or other project-based environment.
Highly computer literate – especially with an ERP system (Deltek a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Experience with cost analysis, billing rate audits, and financial forecasting.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Deltek experience

Responsibilities

Set up, coordinate, and evaluate project financial administration, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
Manage project cash flow, ensuring accurate tracking of net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work.
Monitor and communicate potential financial risks, including cash position concerns and unapproved change orders.
Oversee the monthly billing process, including invoice preparation, approval, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and percent-complete updates.
Administer accounts payable and accounts receivable, resolving financial disputes with owners, architects, and vendors.
Assist with month-end close processes, project cost reports, and financial statement preparation.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.
Assist with other accounting functions such as accounts payable and/or receivable.
Assist with month-end financial accounting close as needed.
Partner with the finance manager on process improvement and automation.
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.