PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - REDMOND, WA

Compass Group, North America; Redmond (WA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

The Eurest project accounting role focuses on managing the financial aspects of projects across the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance to ensure sound financial decision-making and strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, 3+ years in project accounting, advanced Excel, and proficiency with ERP systems

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred; candidates pursuing certification may be considered.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• 3+ years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and project accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, or similar.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage project accounting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Review project costs for proper coding and allocation.
• Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations.
• Support capitalization and expense accounting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analysis.
• Analyze project profitability, cash flow, and cost drivers.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain project accounting records and general ledger accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Identify process improvements and control enhancements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Provide guidance on project spending and budget management.
• Support business cases, investment analysis, and project approvals.
• Communicate financial performance and risks to leadership.

Conoscenze

5+ years accounting/finance experience

3+ years project accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred; pursuing certification may be considered

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Eurest

• Location : Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule : Monday - Friday
• Requirement : In-office *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range : $90,000 to $100,000

Job Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of projects across the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and compliance. This role partners with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance teams to ensure accurate project accounting, effective internal controls, and sound financial decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting

• Manage project accounting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Review project costs for proper coding and allocation.
• Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations.
• Support capitalization and expense accounting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly project financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analysis.
• Analyze project profitability, cash flow, and cost drivers.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.

Accounting, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain project accounting records and general ledger accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Identify process improvements and control enhancements.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Provide guidance on project spending and budget management.
• Support business cases, investment analysis, and project approvals.
• Communicate financial performance and risks to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred; candidates pursuing certification may be considered.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• 3+ years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and project accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, or similar.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Experience supporting capital, construction, or large operational projects.
• Knowledge of project cost accounting and revenue recognition.
• Experience developing accounting procedures and internal controls.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits

to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.