Senior Project Accountant

About the position

Beck is looking for a skilled Senior Project Accountant to join our exceptional team and manage financial operations on some of our largest and most complex projects. You will play an essential role in overseeing financial reporting, budget control, and billing processes while supporting our project managers. This position requires strong project accounting experience, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of project accounting independently, including job billing, accounts receivable, cash flow, job cost, accounts payable, and subcontract management.
• Partnering with project managers to create and issue subcontracts, manage subcontract change orders, establish budgets, and handle change items.
• Reviewing and analyzing WIP (Work in Progress) reports to identify and mitigate risks that could impact project profitability.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by preparing and coordinating the necessary financial information.
• Attending Contract Watchlist meetings and contributing to risk assessment and management of watchlist documents.
• Mentoring junior accounting staff and potentially supervising their development.
• Budget management for design and integrated projects, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.

Requirements

• 12+ years in project or cost accounting, ideally within construction or architecture, managing complex and high-value projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, contract documentation, lien laws, and project budget-cost-billing relationships.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power BI) is essential.

Benefits

• 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
• Free dedicated financial coach
• Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
• Paid family leave
• Health discounts on medical premiums
• Free comprehensive health screenings
• Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
• Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
• Free Life Coach
• Pet insurance discount
• Organized projects and events to support our communities