Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Brief Description

Location:

Flexible (This position may be performed remotely; CO preferred).

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually (negotiable based on experience).

Spheros Environmental is looking for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the financial health and success of our projects by managing budgets, tracking expenses, and analyzing financial performance. As a key collaborator between project managers and the finance team, you’ll ensure accurate reporting, compliance with financial standards, and timely delivery of project deliverables.

• Review project contracts to understand financial obligations and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project data in accounting systems.
• Support proposal and cost-estimating activities.
• Support project managers and accounting team with project management schedules.
• Work with project managers to provide timely project performance data.
• Proactively escalade issues that require immediate attention.
• Update and maintain the project database and generate standard and special reports for project managers and senior management.
• Perform a variety of tasks in support of contracts, clients, project managers, and others.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Experience:
  
  2+ years in a prior Project Accountant or Cost Accountant role.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience with analysis of project costs and budgets.
• Understanding of Revenue Recognition Rules.
• Team player, good work ethic, and self-initiation.
• Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Strong task ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Desire to learn new skills and grow professionally.
• Project accounting software experience (e.g., Deltek VantagePoint, Deltek Vision, Jamis, Sage) is a plus.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  Salary range of $65,000 - $80,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Professional Growth:
  Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
• Inclusive Culture:
  We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.

Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.