Project Accountant

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Power Critical Projects as a Project Accountant – Strengthen Financial Performance, Support Project Delivery, and Drive Operational Success Looking to turn your accounting experience into a rewarding career supporting projects that keep industries running and communities connected? Join a collaborative finance team where you'll gain valuable project accounting experience while helping drive the financial success of complex power and manufacturing projects.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team in Albany, NY;
Norwell, MA; or a remote capacity. In this role, you'll partner closely with project managers, engineers, and finance professionals to support project financial performance, contract compliance, billing, and reporting across a diverse portfolio of power delivery, industrial, and manufacturing projects.

What You'll Do:

Manage the financial administration of an assigned project portfolio, including project setup, revenue methods, rates, budgets, organizational assignments, and intercompany billing in Deltek Vision Review budget-to-actual variances, coordinate with project teams on necessary updates, and help maintain accurate estimates and project plans

Evaluate subconsultant invoices for accuracy and partner with Accounts Payable to support timely cost recording and payment

Generate and review project financial reports, identifying items that require follow-up or escalation

Support financial projections and forecasts by helping identify potential risks, opportunities, write-offs, and margin impacts

Review contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor terms while monitoring compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, MWBE requirements, Certificates of Insurance, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements

Maintain key project documentation and assist with company financial, regulatory, and client audit activities

Prepare accurate draft invoices, obtain project manager approval, and submit completed invoice packages within established timelines

Monitor unpaid receivables and unbilled costs while coordinating with client Accounts Payable contacts and navigating external billing portals to support timely payment

What You Bring:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar area required

Understanding of revenue accounting, invoicing practices, financial tracking, business systems, and project management systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable enterprise accounting system highly preferred

Previous experience in a professional service, project-oriented, fast-paced, or high-volume environment

Why You'll Love It Here:

Support impactful projects that help modernize energy infrastructure, enhance manufacturing operations, and strengthen critical facilities

Build expertise in project financial management systems, forecasting, compliance, and revenue recognition practices

Salary Range:$31.25 - $33.65

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and…