Project Accountant (REMOTE) - Northeast

Michael Baker International; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and consulting services is seeking a Project Accountant for remote work in the Northeast. The role involves full life-cycle project support, financial analytics, reporting, and collaboration with project managers to ensure project success. Ideal candidates have degrees in Accounting or Finance and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Required intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analytics to monitor project performance.
• Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Project Accounting Modules

Job description

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Job Description

Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Project Accountant to provide full life-cycle project support to our Project Managers within the Northeast Region. This position is Remote but should be based in the Eastern or Central Time-Zone. Other major responsibility includes gaining an understanding of and providing project analysis as well as assisting with requests for information as needed.

• Performs data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects. Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues and notify Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is in accordance with the terms of the contract and MBI Approval Authority Policy. Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms.
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing project maintenance within Oracle and budget/funding updates as needed.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue.
• Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable.
• Provide support and assist with requests from the Project Managers and/or Department Managers. These requests may include financial information for proposals, price estimates throughout the life cycle of the project, annual budget process support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested by the Business Management Team.
• Monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting project managers with collections.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify any invoicing issues and assist the Project Manager with developing a corrective action plan to rectify any conditions which are hindering timely payment.
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies.
  
  

Job Description

Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Project Accountant to provide full life-cycle project support to our Project Managers within the Northeast Region. This position is Remote but should be based in the Eastern or Central Time-Zone. Other major responsibility includes gaining an understanding of and providing project analysis as well as assisting with requests for information as needed.

• Performs data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects. Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues and notify Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is in accordance with the terms of the contract and MBI Approval Authority Policy. Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms.
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing project maintenance within Oracle and budget/funding updates as needed.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue.
• Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable.
• Provide support and assist with requests from the Project Managers and/or Department Managers. These requests may include financial information for proposals, price estimates throughout the life cycle of the project, annual budget process support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested by the Business Management Team.
• Monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting project managers with collections.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify any invoicing issues and assist the Project Manager with developing a corrective action plan to rectify any conditions which are hindering timely payment.
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies.
  
  

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role.
• Masters in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with Project Managers and Department Managers.
• Required intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred experience with Oracle Project Accounting Modules-Beginner Level (or equivalent ERP system).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules
  
  

Workplace Flexibility: This position can be remote, with preference for someone working in Eastern Time Zone.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
  
  

About The Team

CORPORATE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.

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