Project Accountant

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$95K — $110K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent) required.
  • 3-7 years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred.
  • Experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry is a plus.
  • Knowledge of government contracting and procurement is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Excel is required.
  • Strong detail orientation and organizational skills with a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Act as an accounting and finance resource for project teams.
  • Review contracts for financial and reporting obligations.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate job costing.
  • Generate invoicing and documentation based on contract terms.
  • Oversee accounts receivable collection and cash receipts reconciliation.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial reports for management review.
  • Monitor budgets and suggest performance improvements.
  • Verify invoices from subcontractors to ensure compliance with contracts.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with additional company contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage (company-paid).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Fertility and family forming health benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Empathy bereavement support to assist with loss.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits to ease transportation costs.
  • Optional AFLAC coverage for accidents and cancer.
  • Legal and identity theft protection plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
Full Job Description
We want someone passionate about providing best-in-class accounting support

The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining and managing finances for Project Managers and Principals across all offices at SGH.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Serve as accounting and finance resource for technical professionals on assigned projects.
• Review contracts and other project documents for financial and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with project managers and principals to ensure accuracy and proper accounting for job costs and earnings.
• Generate invoices and supporting documentation based on contract terms and input from project managers and principals.
• Manage collection of accounts receivable and reconciliation of cash receipts.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and provide detailed and timely financial information to project managers, principals, and company management.
• Monitor and analyze progress against budget and make recommendations to improve project performance.
• Verify subcontractor and vendor invoices to ensure adherence to contract terms.
• Advise on accounting best practices and act as authority on and within the context of GAAP and the firm's internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain accounting files and records.
What You'll Need:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent).
• 3-7 years of practical experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred.
• AEC industry experience or understanding a plus.
• Government contracting and procurement experience a plus.
• Experience with Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint a plus
• Proficient in Excel
• Detail oriented and organized with a commitment to responsiveness, follow through, and customer service.

Benefits Overview:

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Empathy Bereavement Support
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
  • Legal & Identity Theft plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Operations Role:

$95,000-$110,000 USD

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