Project Accountant

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our team remotely preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Assist with project cost accounting and reporting in a timely and accurate manner for the Company.

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
  
  Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.

• Assist with reports on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between operations and many corporate accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Aid in review and analysis of key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement processes.

• Assist in identifying, researching, and resolving project issues.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Assist the Regional Controller to provide various account reports, collections, etc.
• Help coordinate other project billers and project managers in the region to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.
• Update and maintain client’s budgets, consultant’s budgets, scope, pricing, change orders, and provide evaluation and reporting.
• Assist in tracking project and business operating performance.
• Support project set‑up for new projects.
• Aid in management of monthly invoicing process for projects.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process.
• Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect those balances up until 90 days after invoice date.
• Aid, as appropriate, the Senior Account Manager in collections efforts after 90 days.
• Prepare, when necessary, accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow‑up action.
• Assist in preparation of management reporting schedules as it relates to collections and accounts receivable.
• Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivables issues.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed.
• Maintain petty cash accounts reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate project accounting experience preferred.
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