Project Accountant I - Project Accountant II

Syska Hennessy Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Training and development courses

Paid time off (PTO)

Transit/parking stipend

Friday half-day work-from-home

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a self-motivated Project Accountant I-II to join our offices in Charlotte, NC, Hamilton, NJ, Richmond, VA or Washington DC. You will handle project accounting, budgeting, cost control, and revenue recognition while collaborating with internal/external clients.

The role requires 3–10 years of project accounting experience, an accounting/finance degree (associates required), and a willingness to work full-time in the office.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• 3–10 years of project accounting experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Understanding of architectural/engineering and construction industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects: opening, costing, tracking and financial closure.
• Monitor revenue, variances, and period close activities.
• Ensure contract compliance and adherence to accounting standards.
• Coordinate with project teams and accounting department on financials.
• Prepare variance reports and assist with collections and budgeting.

Skills

Project accounting

Multi-project management

Contract terms understanding

Self-directed

Customer focus

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance desired

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial Force

Job description

Charlotte, NC, Hamilton, NJ, Richmond, VA, Washington DC.

Syska Hennessy Group provides specialized consulting, engineering, and commissioning services for clients worldwide. Our staff provides consulting services throughout the project lifecycle, helping to plan, design, build and operate technically superior facilities.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated Project Accounting I - Project Accountant II to join our office ineither our Charlotte, NC, Hamilton, NJ, Richmond, VA or Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and able to solve problems.

Job Responsibilities

As a Project Accountant I or II, you will have a full range of accounting responsibilities for projects assigned including adherence to accounting standards and processes, and contract compliance. You will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with our internal and external clients while utilizing the resources and best practices of our Accounting divisions. This role will also identify process improvements to maintain cost/profit center results and monitor progress against budgets/forecasts.

Project Accountant additional responsibilities:

• Monitor the Production Group’s actual vs. budget and report the reasons for variances. Prepare variance reports related to group performance
• Responsible for management of projects: opening, costing, tracking and financial closure
• Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition on projects
• Monitor project revenue and assist the group managers in resolving variances
• Oversee the period close and ensure all required entries have been properly posted
• Conduct period end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions as required
• Coordinate all financial activities between the project/contract and the Accounting Department
• Responsible for handling and overseeing all aspects of the projects assigned such as financial objectives including budgeting, collections, and P&L detail review
• Actively partner with group managers to resolve T&Cs detrimental to the company as well as assisting with collection efforts

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes
• Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry, a plus
• 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
• Ideal candidate thrives in areas of initiative, quality of work, customer focus and troubleshooting

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, desired but not required
• 3 to 10 years’ of experience in project accounting
• Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience desired
• Must be flexible to work overtime
• This role will require you to be physically in the office

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive 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
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

$57,927 - $95,579 USD

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

Washington DC pay range

$57,927 - $113,500 USD

The Company, in its sole discretion determines which positions are eligible for sponsorship based on business unit, band/level and /or job responsibilities. Sponsorship decisions are based on job related criteria and applicable immigration laws and not on an applicant's national origin, citizenship or other protected characteristics.

As set forth in Syska Hennessy Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.