Project Accountant

Gessner Engineering•Bryan, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Accountants at Gessner Engineering keep project financials accurate and serve as the link between operations and accounting. The role owns the financial life cycle of assigned projects, from setup and budgeting through billing, collections, contract administration, and closeout. The Project Accountant provides project managers with timely, reliable financial data to support on-budget delivery and protect project margins. The position is full-time and exempt, based in Bryan, and primarily office-based with extended computer work. Additional hours may be needed during month-end close, billing cycles, and audits. Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
At least 5 years of project accounting experience.
Strong understanding of project accounting, contract administration, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in project-based accounting/ERP software and advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
Working knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial project managers and clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an engineering, architecture, or construction (A/E/C) firm.

Responsibilities

Gather project, contract, and client information and set up new projects, phases, and billing terms in the accounting system.
Verify that fee structures—including lump sum, hourly/time and materials, percent complete, and not-to-exceed—match the executed contract.
Prepare and issue accurate, timely monthly invoices according to contract terms and client requirements, including backup documentation.
Process consultant and subconsultant invoices for pass-through billing.
Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on past-due balances, and work with project managers to resolve collection issues.
Develop project budgets with project managers and track actual costs, earned revenue, and work in progress (WIP) against budgets.
Prepare budget-to-actual, percent-complete, and profitability reports; flag overruns, scope creep, and unbilled work early.
Help project managers understand and act on project financials.
Review contracts, amendments, and change orders for billing, payment, retainage, and insurance requirements.
Maintain complete, organized contract and project financial records.
Serve as the primary contact for financial matters among project managers, clients, consultants, and the accounting team.
Support month-end close, including revenue recognition, WIP, and accrual entries.
Prepare project financial reports and ensure compliance with company policy, GAAP, and client or agency requirements.
Assist with audits, project closeout, and archiving.
Identify and implement improvements to project accounting workflows, systems, and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.