Project Accountant (AEC Industry)

BRAVO - A Cooperative Company

$85K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Accounting, primarily in Project Accounting.
  • Strong background in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • Experience with public agency projects is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills for client and contractor interactions.
  • BST experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and maintain projects according to contractual terms.
  • Conduct project budgeting and earnings analysis.
  • Prepare client invoices following contractual agreements.
  • Monitor work in progress (WIP) and unbilled balances for aging issues.
  • Track accounts receivable (AR) and unpaid balances for aging problems.
  • Review cost and performance data weekly/monthly and alert Project Manager to issues.
  • Verify vendor and subconsultant invoices for accuracy before processing.

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite work schedule from Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with Architecture + Engineering project teams.
  • Involvement with public agency clients enhancing industry experience.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: 42 W 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description: BRAVO Group is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support Architecture + Engineering project team members and work closely with public agency clients. The candidate we are seeking must be a diligent self-starter, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and detail-oriented. The candidate will be responsible for all facets of project accounting.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Project set up and maintenance in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
  • Project budgeting and earnings analysis.
  • Preparing client invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
  • Monitoring WIP and unbilled balances for unacceptable aging.
  • Monitoring AR and unpaid balances for unacceptable aging.
  • Reviewing and monitoring cost/performance on a weekly/monthly basis and alert Project Manager to potential problem areas.
  • Reviewing vendor and subconsultant project invoices either time and material or lump sum for accuracy prior to Accounts Payable processing.
  • Conducting budget project review meetings with Project Managers as needed.
  • Assisting Project Managers to successfully execute projects financially.

Minimum Requirements:
  • 5-7 years of full-time experience in an Accounting role, with a majority of experience being in Project Accounting.
  • Significant exposure to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • Experience supporting public agency projects is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
  • BST experience is a plus.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university. #LI-Onsite

Salary

$85,000-$105,000 USD

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