Project Accountant

The Project Accountant 2 position is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance, and contract administration throughout various stages of a contract life cycle. The role requires collaboration with Section Managers and Project Managers to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and to support project technical staff.

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package, from PM.
• Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff.
• Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including:
• Signed Contract
• Notice to proceed
• Proposal
• Budget Information
• Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form
• Internal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant Agreements
• Invoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary)
• Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed.
• Participate in 0% Project Review.
• Attend kick‑off and team meetings as necessary.

• Review week‑end and month‑end Cost Sheets, as necessary.
• Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessary.
• Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval.
• Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment.
• Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned.
• Post invoices within company deadlines / mail within 24 hours of invoice release date.
• Analyze & notify PM of outstanding A‑R issues.
• Collaborate with PM to resolve outstanding A‑R issues & document comments in EBS.
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager and others regarding project financial status, which includes fee/budget, staffing and accounts receivable.
• Manage fee & budget updates as a result of work/scope changes & contract amendments.
• Update "Pipeline" Opportunity forecast as necessary for expected contract amendments.
• Assist PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts.
• Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress. Additional action items may result, such as:
• Request Cost‑to‑Complete from PM.
• Request updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projections.
• Identify and track out‑of‑scope items through fee/budget revisions.
• Participate in on‑demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project status.
• Participate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project.

• Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project.
• Coordinate project closeout activities with PM.

• Assist Area Accounting Lead with General Accounting Functions, as needed.
• Assist Area Manager, Area Accounting Lead and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director with project management training initiatives, information system training and process/procedure improvements.
• Respond to project‑financial requests from Area Manager and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director.
• Assist PMs, if needed, with entering PPCs and maintaining Quality schedules.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Positive leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions.
• Highly energetic, detail‑oriented individual with strong organizational skills.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Project accounting experience highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus.
• A/E/C experience also highly desired.

• 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.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized…