Project Accountant
AP Professionals
Description
The AP Professionals team is searching for a Project Accountant on behalf of our client. You will play a vital role in shaping the financial success of the company, working alongside talented professionals across numerous departments. This organization boasts a collaborative, flexible culture and wants to see its employees grow. If you're doing better personally, the company is doing better too. They provide valuable, award-winning service to their customers and maintain a very positive reputation in their industry. Hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two remote.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial aspects of assigned projects, from initiation to closeout, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all financial transactions and reporting.
- Track, analyze, and report project costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, to ensure alignment with budgets and contractual requirements.
- Manage customer contracts with a high attention to detail.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile project billings, including managing multiple POs and coordinating with internal teams as needed.
- Monitor and report on cost variances, inefficiencies, and project profitability, providing clear recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Develop and maintain controls for accumulating and reporting project cost data.
- Present concise financial summaries and insights to stakeholders, translating complex data into simple, actionable messages for both internal and external audiences.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and relevant standards.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency, demonstrating curiosity about how and why processes work.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Experience
- Proven experience in job cost accounting, project accounting, or a similar role
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- Able to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Embrace technology and adapt to process changes
- Self-motivated with a natural curiosity for process improvement