Description SR. PROJECT ACCOUNTANT This position is remote.
About the Position The Senior Project Accountant partners with the Project Team from project award through closeout, providing comprehensive project accounting support on specific projects within the Major Projects group. This role is a key Finance and Accounting liaison, working closely with Project Teams to provide financial administration, perform cost analysis, and report on project financial status in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.
Our Ideal Candidate - Demonstrate strong accounting skills
- Promotes the Company Mission, Vision and Values
- Exercise Ethical Business Practices
Day in the Life - Implement construction contract requirements for assigned projects to ensure contract requirements are met.
- Prepare cost-plus and lump sum billings, ensure favorable accruals for positive project cash flow, and work with the project team for prompt payment receipt; prepare billing reconciliations and respond to customer or project team inquiries.
- Ensure all project costs are processed and conduct project cost analyses and reporting for the project team and leadership, including reviewing payables for accurate sales & use tax, coordinating vendor payments as needed, ensuring timely processing of subcontractor pay applications, and reviewing tools/equipment reports.
- Prepare regular financial reports and statements for project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Review change logs for inconsistencies.
- Participate in monthly project forecast meetings.
- Manage the project financial closeout process.
- Serve as liaison from the Finance and Accounting department to the project team.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Project Accountants and Associate Project Accountants on accounting processes and best practices.
- Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
- u tilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
- Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of construction Project Accounting experience.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including coworkers, leadership, and external parties.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Travel - Occasional travel may be required
Benefits At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
