Project Accountant I - Project Accountant II

The role

The Project Accountant will manage a full range of accounting responsibilities for assigned projects. This includes ensuring adherence to accounting standards, contract compliance, and monitoring progress against budgets and forecasts.

What you will do

• Monitor the Production Group’s actual vs. budget and report the reasons for variances
• Prepare variance reports related to group performance
• Manage projects including opening, costing, tracking and financial closure
• Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition
• Monitor project revenue and assist group managers in resolving variances
• Oversee the period close and ensure all required entries are properly posted
• Conduct period end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions
• Coordinate all financial activities between the project/contract and the Accounting Department
• Handle budgeting, collections, and P&L detail review
• Partner with group managers to resolve T&Cs and assist with collection efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 0 to 3+ years’ of experience in project accounting
• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific contract terms and conditions
• Self-directed, able to multi-task and work with minimum supervision in deadline-sensitive environment
• Must be flexible to work overtime
• This role will require you to be physically in the office

Nice to have

• Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry
• Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• 1/2 day work from home Fridays all year long

About the company

Syska Hennessy Group provides specialized consulting, engineering, and commissioning services for clients worldwide. The firm helps plan, design, build and operate technically superior facilities.