Project Accountant: Own Finances for Complex Projects

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Atlanta (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) plan with discretionary company

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & V+

Disability (short & long-term)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormone

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in the United States is seeking a Project Accountant to manage finances for Project Managers and Principals across all offices. You will review contracts, ensure accurate job cost accounting, and generate invoices with supporting documents in line with contract terms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years in general accounting, AP/AR, with bonus for AEC, government contracts, and Deltek Vision experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of practical experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred.
• AEC industry experience or understanding a plus.
• Government contracting and procurement experience a plus.
• Experience with Deltek Vision a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accounting and finance resource for technical professionals on assigned projects.
• Review contracts and other project documents for financial and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with project managers and principals to ensure accuracy and proper accounting for job costs and earnings.
• Generate invoices and supporting documentation based on contract terms and input from project managers and principals.
• Manage collection of accounts receivable and reconciliation of cash receipts.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and provide detailed and timely financial information to project managers, principals, and company management.
• Monitor and analyze progress against budget and make recommendations to improve project performance.
• Verify subcontractor and vendor invoices to ensure adherence to contract terms.
• Advise on accounting best practices and act as authority on and within the context of GAAP and the firm’s internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain accounting files and records.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

GAAP

Deltek Vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in the United States is seeking a Project Accountant to manage finances for Project Managers and Principals across all offices. You will review contracts, ensure accurate job cost accounting, and generate invoices with supporting documents in line with contract terms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years in general accounting, AP/AR, with bonus for AEC, government contracts, and Deltek Vision experience.