Project Accountant II

Ardurra; Meridian (ID); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Meridian, ID seeks a Project Accountant to support project delivery through managing and reporting of financial performance. You will handle cost accounting, billing, forecasting and cash flow analysis to assist Project Managers and regional leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of related experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and proficiency with Deltek and Excel. This role emphasizes independent initiative, collaboration and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of related work history in project accounting or finance roles.
• Experience with professional accounting software, preferably Deltek.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with setup, maintenance and close-out of projects in accounting software.
• Interpret contract terms and ensure they are reflected in project setups and controls.
• Review and verify incurred costs including time, expenses and subconsultants.
• Prepare accurate billings and facilitate PM review of billed/unbilled charges.
• Analyze project budgets and variances; participate in financial review meetings.
• Support monthly revenue and quarterly revenue forecast processes.
• Assist with A/R collections as needed.
• Provide project financial software training and data collection support.

Skills

Cost accounting

Billing

Forecasting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team at our Meridian, ID office!

Primary Function

The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting project delivery through managing and reporting of financial performance in accordance with policies. Key areas of responsibility include cost accounting, billing, estimating/forecasting and cash flow analysis. This position provides enhanced support to regional or program Project Managers and/or Management teams, representing the Finance function day-to-day. As project size, complexity and/or risk increases, higher technical and analytical accounting skill levels will be demonstrated.

Primary Duties

• Assist Project Managers with setup, maintenance and close-out of projects in accounting software.
• Interprets contract commercial terms and ensures that they are built into project setups and controls.
• Review & coordinate verification of incurred costs including time, expenses and subconsultants.
• Prepare accurate and timely billings to clients and facilitate Project Manager review of billed and unbilled charges.
• Assist Project Managers with analysis of project budget and financial issues and variances; engage in financial review team meetings.
• Review and submit comments for monthly revenue generation and quarterly revenue forecast.
• Assist Project Managers with A/R collections as required.
• Assist with Project financial software training as needed.
• Support management with project analysis and data collection as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relative work history.
• Experience with advanced computer software for project management (Deltek preferred.)
• Customer satisfaction oriented with a positive and collaborative approach to work.
• Experience working independently, take initiative, set priorities, to solve complex problems and see projects to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ affirmatively action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

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