Lead Project Accountant

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We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Lead Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:

• Assist the Area Accounting Manager in supporting local operations Area leadership teams
• Be responsible for supporting accounting functions for an area business group
• Primary responsibilities include sharing in supervising, training & mentoring responsibilities of Area Water business group accounting staff, for all facets of project and contract financial management, as well as, assisting Area Accounting Manager to ensure general accounting functions maintained for the Area.
• Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures and contractual obligations within the water business group.
• Work directly with Area Operations Manager, Business Group Managers and Assistant Regional Accounting Director (ARAD) to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor department general ledger accounts, project budgets, invoicing, payables, receivables and other related financial information
• Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, net fee projections and financial quality control
• Review and analyze financial statements
• Assist area business group manager in coordinating and reviewing annual departmental budgets
• Advise management on financial performance of area business group and projects
• Supervise the activity of area business group accountants for the collection of employee time and expense reports and verification of project numbers, resource codes, and receipts
• Supervise the activity of area business group accountants and project controllers specific to project accounting and contractual obligations
• Make staffing recommendations to management
• Select and/or deal directly with vendors related to department operations as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business degree
• Experience managing and training a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and "can-do" attitude.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Power point.
• Experience with document management software (e.g. Bentley Project Wise, E-builder, Document Express) strongly desired.
• A/E industry experience preferred

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including…