Project Accountant

DRMP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Mentorship Program

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Orlando is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project financials and collaborate with Project Managers. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of project accounting experience, preferably in construction, and is proficient with Deltek Vision. Key responsibilities include revenue recognition, financial reporting, and maintaining project documentation. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Project Accounting.
• Experience working with a construction or engineering firm.
• Solid computer skills with experience in MS Office.
• Deltek Vision/VantagePoint experience.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and manage monthly revenue recognition.
• Compile and analyze project financial reports.
• Coordinate with PMs on monthly project reviews.
• Verify employee time and expenses for accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and billing policies.
• Maintain project-related documentation in Deltek Vision, including contracts, supplemental agreements, task orders, and other key records.
• Conduct contract review and support contract management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with PMs regarding contract terms, modifications, approvals, and additional services impacting revenue and billing.
• Collaborate with PMs, clients, subconsultants, and internal departments to ensure timely invoicing, payments, and responses to financial or contractual inquiries.
• Perform additional tasks and assignments as directed by the Director and/or Project Accounting Manager.

Skills

Project Accounting

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vision/VantagePoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

DRMP's Accounting Team is seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing division. This position is ideal for someone who can combine their love of numbers with strong attention to detail, communication, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize the needs of multiple Engineers/Project Managers.

Department: Accounting

Location: Orlando, FL

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and manage monthly revenue recognition
• Compile and analyze project financial reports to assist Project Managers (PMs) in achieving profitability goals
• Coordinate with PMs on monthly project reviews, including accurate revenue recognition, billing, budgeting, Estimates to Complete (ETCs), and accounts receivable (AR)
• Verify employee time and expenses for accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and billing policies
• Maintain project-related documentation in Deltek Vision, including contracts, supplemental agreements, task orders, and other key records
• Conduct contract review and support contract management throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with PMs regarding contract terms, modifications, approvals, and additional services impacting revenue and billing
• Collaborate with PMs, clients, subconsultants, and internal departments to ensure timely invoicing, payments, and responses to financial or contractual inquiries
• Perform additional tasks and assignments as directed by the Director and/or Project Accounting Manager

What you'll need

• 3+ years of professional experience in Project Accounting
• Experience working with a construction, engineering firm or within Transportation
• Deltek Vision/VantagePoint experience
• Solid computer skills with experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (preferred)

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Civil Engineering