Project Accountant (On-site)

Moran Environmental Recovery LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance & Wellness

401(k) with 4% match

Financial Advice Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Moran Environmental Recovery LLC seeks a Project Accountant to support project management and ensure accurate financial management and reporting for projects. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, client service, and strong analytical skills to maintain high standards of quality and project discipline.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in construction accounting, proficiency in MS Excel and construction accounting software, and the ability to work extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of construction accounting or related experience.
• Knowledge of contract accounting and revenue recognition per U.S. GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with client, employee, and management interaction.
• Advanced computer skills, especially MS Excel and construction accounting software.
• Ability to manage time, stay organized, and solve problems related to job costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in the accounting system with correct accounting and tax considerations and approvals.
• Review and maintain contract documents, change orders, and client approvals to understand scope and billing terms.
• Account for and recognize revenue, WIP, and gross profit for projects.
• Monitor project progress and communicate with project management about billing, cost tracking, and profitability.
• Assist management with financial duties, reviewing work orders against scope, terms, and budget.
• Create job-related purchase orders and manage open commitments.
• Complete month-end closing tasks, including job cost accruals and revenue recognition calculations.
• Address monthly project variances by coordinating with project management to resolve issues.
• Create or review all project-related billings to customers, including portal management and documentation.
• Assist in accounts receivable and past-due collections.
• Create and submit regulatory reports and filings related to projects.
• Prepare information for internal and external auditors.
• Perform other duties to support project and financial management objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Outsider liaison

Flexibility for extended hours

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Construction accounting software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Accountant is a support position that plays a critical role in supporting project management to ensure the successful financial management and reporting of projects. This position is key to delivering outstanding service to customers and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.The Project Accountant is essential in maintaining the highest standards of quality and project management discipline across assigned projects. The role emphasizes building expertise in project management, client service, and the company’s core service areas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up projects in the accounting system, ensuring correct accounting and tax considerations as well as all required approvals are on file.
• Reviewandmaintaincontractdocuments,changeorders,andclientapprovalstounderstandthescopeofworkandbilling terms.
• Accuratelyaccountforandrecognizerevenue,work-in-processandgrossprofitforassignedprojects.
• Monitorprojectprogressandmaintainregularcommunicationwithprojectmanagementregardingbilling,costtrackingand profitability.
• Assistprojectmanagementwithfinancialduties,includingreviewingworkordersagainstjobscope,contracttermsand budget.
• Createjob-relatedpurchaseordersandmanageopencommitments.
• Completemonth-endclosingtasks,suchasjobcostaccruals,revenuerecognitioncalculationsandwork-in-process adjustments.
• Addressmonthlyprojectvariancesbycommunicatingwithprojectmanagementtoresolveanyissues.
• Createorreviewallproject-relatedbillingstocustomerstimelyandinaccordancewithcontracts,includingmanagementof applicable client portals and submitting supporting documentation.
• Assistinaccountsreceivableandpastduecollectionsefforts.
• Createandsubmitregulatoryreportsandfilingsrelatedtoprojects.
• Compileinformationforinternalandexternalauditors,asrequired.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project and financial management objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Atleasttwo(2)yearsofconstructionaccountingorotherrelevantexperiencerequired.
• Knowledgeofcontractaccountingandrevenuerecognitionprinciplesinaccordancewithgenerallyaccepted accounting principles in the U.S.
• Strongattentiontodetail.
• Strongcommunication(bothwrittenandverbal)skillsandanalyticalskillsandtheabilitytointeracteffectivelywith all levels of clients, employees and management.
• Strongcomputerskills,particularlywithMSExcelandconstructionaccountingsoftware.
• Displaystrongtimemanagement,organizational,andproblem-solvingskills,aswellastheabilitytounderstandand analyze components of jobs costs, profit and loss.
• AbilitytoserveasanoutsiderepresentativeoftheCompany.
• Abilitytoworkinexcessofregularlyscheduledhourswhennecessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CompanypaidLife,AD&D,andLong-TermDisabilityInsurancePlans
• EmployeeAssistance,HealthAdvocate,andWellnessPrograms
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match
• CompanypaidFinancialAdviceProgram
• Careerdevelopmentopportunities,includingourTuitionReimbursementProgram
• Paid Vacation based on years of service

Hourly range for candidates in Seattle, WA: $32.39 to $38.86 per hour

Actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on multiple factors which include relevant skills and experience.

In addition to hourly wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.