Project Accountant

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long term means all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review project setups for all new projects and understand existing active projects.
• Monitor and communicate potential financial risks including cash position concerns and unapproved change orders.
• Work closely with project managers engineers and executives to monitor project performance.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition cost allocation and percent-complete updates.
• Assist with month-end close processes review project performance reports and assist accounting managers with Work in Progress and Billed in Advance for accurate revenue recognition
• Ensure compliance with financial policies internal controls and reporting standards.
• Review subcontractor agreements purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Communicate potential risk with low performing projects
• Mentor and develop project accountants
• Forecasting project performance/revenue
• Assist with Account receivable reconciliation when needed
• Assist with project close out process within vantage
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelors 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.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to sit use hands reach with arms and communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to stand walk and lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment is generally moderate in noise level with occasional exposure to mechanical parts or airborne particles.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this position is $65000 to $85000 and eligible for a performance bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forâperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveâU.S. basedâbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.