Project Accountant

Bart & Associates, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Commuter transit benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bart & Associates, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to join Celestar, supporting our Finance & Accounting Department. The candidate may work in Huntsville, AL; McLean, VA; or Tampa, FL.

You will set up project accounts, manage documentation, grant access, and ensure accurate billing and cost allocations across projects. The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong accounting knowledge and proficiency in software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of project accounting or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up project accounts in the accounting system.
• Maintain detailed project documents including contracts and change orders.
• Grant access to project accounts for authorized personnel and ensure security.
• Authorize transfer of expenses into and out of project accounts.
• Review and approve supplier invoices for projects.
• Review and approve time sheets for project labor cost allocation.
• Review overhead charges and ensure correct cost allocation.
• Regularly review project assets and expenses for accuracy.
• Investigate variances and report to management with explanations.
• Collaborate with receivables to address unpaid contract billings.
• Report on project profitability and identify revenue opportunities.
• Provide reporting on remaining project funding for decision-making.
• Create or approve project-related billings to customers.
• Investigate unbilled project expenses and ensure proper billing.
• Respond to customer requests for more detail.
• Approve write-offs for uncollectible billings.
• Close out project accounts upon completion.
• Prepare government reports and tax returns related to projects.
• Compile information for auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance/related field

2-5 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Project Accountant to join Celestar, a B&A Company, in support of our Finance & Accounting Department. The candidate may work in one of the following offices: Huntsville, AL; McLean, VA; or Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Set up project accounts in the accounting system to track financial transactions accurately.
• Keep detailed records of project-related documents, including contracts, change orders, and other pertinent information.
• Grant access to project accounts for authorized personnel, ensuring security and accuracy in financial management.
• Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts as needed.
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to projects to ensure accurate labor cost allocation.
• Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects, ensuring correct allocation of costs.
• Regularly review account totals related to project assets and expenses to maintain financial accuracy.
• Investigate project variances and submit detailed variance reports to management, identifying and explaining discrepancies.
• Collaborate with receivables staff to address unpaid contract billings and ensure timely collection.
• Report on project profitability to management, highlighting financial performance and trends.
• Identify and report any opportunities for additional billings to management, maximizing project revenue.
• Provide management with reports regarding the remaining funding available for projects, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Create or approve all project-related billings to customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers, ensuring all costs are accounted for and billed appropriately.
• Respond promptly to customer requests for more detail, providing clear and accurate financial information.
• Approve the write-off of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers, ensuring proper documentation.
• Close out project accounts upon completion, ensuring all financial transactions are finalized and documented.
• Prepare and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Compile necessary information for internal and external auditors, providing accurate and comprehensive financial data as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with project accounting in the construction or engineering industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in preparing government reports and tax returns related to projects.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.