Project Accountant I - Project Accountant II
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. The ideal candidate will possess good organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. This role involves a full range of accounting responsibilities for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, processes, and contract compliance. The position requires establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external clients, utilizing the resources and best practices of the Accounting divisions. Additionally, the role will focus on identifying process improvements to maintain cost/profit center results and monitoring progress against budgets/forecasts.
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
- Ideal candidate thrives in areas of initiative, quality of work, customer focus and troubleshooting
- Associates Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent work experience
- 3 to 10 years’ of experience in project accounting
- Must be flexible to work overtime
- This role will require you to be physically in the office
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry, a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience desired
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, desired but not required
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
