Senior Project Accountant I

2 weeks, 5 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
True Environmental

True Environmental

True Environmental specializes in providing environmental consulting and engineering services aimed at promoting sustainable and resilient environments through solutions such as water management and remediation.

Professional Services

Description

  • Manage a portfolio of projects from setup through closeout and maintain accurate project records and financial information.
  • Review contract terms and billing requirements and administer Time & Materials, Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Unit Price, and Not-to-Exceed contracts.
  • Prepare accurate client invoices and revenue recognition adjustments, and coordinate approvals, revisions, and supporting documentation with Project Managers.
  • Monitor project costs, revenue, accounts receivable, consultant expenses, and subcontractor costs, and investigate variances.
  • Support collection efforts and help Project Managers resolve emerging financial issues.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities for assigned projects.
  • Process contract amendments and change orders, monitor funding limits, and maintain complete project and contract documentation.
  • Ensure project accounting activities comply with company policies, client requirements, and public-sector contract terms.
  • Maintain audit-ready supporting documentation and assist with internal and external audits.
  • Mentor and train Project Accountants and help improve project accounting processes, workflows, and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 8+ years of progressive project accounting experience in engineering, environmental, architecture, or construction industries.
  • Experience managing the project financial lifecycle, including setup, contract review, billing, revenue recognition, collections, and closeout.
  • Experience administering municipal, county, state, and other public sector contracts and grant-funded requirements.
  • Experience with Time & Materials, Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Unit Price, and Not-to-Exceed contract types.
  • Experience partnering with Project Managers and operational leadership.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting principles and revenue recognition.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting municipal, county, state, or federal agency-funded projects, and knowledge of public sector procurement, prevailing wage, and government contract compliance.
  • Preferred: Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or a similar ERP system.

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