Senior Project Accountant

About This Role

This role involves managing the financial aspects of projects, including setup, billing, revenue recognition, and supporting project managers with financial data. The Senior Project Accountant will ensure compliance with accounting standards and improve project accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Review Project Setup Information for new jobs, confirming proper billing and pricing information
• Create necessary Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in accounting system to track and invoice projects
• Maintain fee and budget values in system for projects, including tracking of Change Orders
• Review monthly revenue recognition direction from PM’s and ensure compliance with company standards
• Create and maintain bill rate schedules for specific clients or jobs
• Generate Prebill and Draft invoices, along with revenue reports for monthly PM reviews
• Review significant project costs and all subconsultant invoices for proper WBS and GL account coding
• Monitor A/R and WIP balances and assist PM’s in routine follow-up and collection efforts
• Finalize and submit invoices according to established quality standards and contract requirements
• Define and implement processes and procedures to improve overall project accounting function

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting or Management) or equivalent experience
• Experience using integrated ERP Systems
• Demonstrated understanding of terminology / functions as relates to the project accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Adobe
• High degree of computer skills in an integrated and networked accounting environment
• Responsiveness to information requests and assertive, but tactful, in dealing with clients and Project Managers
• Comfortable in environment with highly structured work process and monthly deadline driven timelines
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, precise and timely with work produced
• Highly disciplined and able to work independently, and with minimum supervision
• Ability to work with confidential information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting or Management) or equivalent experience working in the field of project accounting for a professional services consulting firm
• Experience working in the field of project accounting for a professional services consulting firm. A&E and Survey Industry experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in BST ERP software
• Previous Project Accounting experience working in the A/E/C industry
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Motivated to learn and develop career path
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits