Project Accountant

Overview

The Project Accountant (PA) position is responsible for all financial aspects of the project’s contract and financial management. This includes ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring, and contract administration throughout various stages of a contract life cycle. This position requires a team player who collaborates with the project team and various levels of management to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and Terracon’s policies and procedures.

The PA is critical in delivering accurate project performance data and resolving financial issues.

• Ensure the project is completely registered with all necessary information in the project accounting system.
• Ensure all contracts, purchase orders, work orders, or notices to proceed are fully executed and filed in an organized manner within the electronic project folders.
• Attend Project Kickoffs and participate in Project Reviews during the project lifecycle.
• Work with Billing Support, Government Compliance, and project staff on client invoicing, collections management, invoicing assistance, coding A/P, time sheet review, and expense report review.
• Establish positive working relationships with clients to ensure timely workflow of project documentation and positive cash flow through timely invoicing and payment.
• Manage the approval process of subcontractor billings and subcontract compliance.
• Provide support for the PM to update and analyze Estimate to Complete reporting or Earned Value calculations, and report exceptions to ensure accurate reporting based on project performance.
• Conduct project reviews to identify errors and trends; make necessary corrections under the direction of the Project Manager to ensure accurate reporting by established deadlines.
• Communicate project status as compared to expected project performance, including any unapproved work or unanticipated risk, to the Project Manager and Director of Operational Finance.
• Participate in project review meetings with key stakeholders and compile the necessary financial documentation for review and discussion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance or related field with a minimum of 4–6 years’ related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in project accounting or a similar field.
• This position requires judgment and initiative and is expected to balance a heavy workload and competing tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new opportunities.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our compensation and benefits package. Depending on eligibility, role, and job status, we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement: Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.