Remote Project Accountant - Construction + Engineering

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Project Accountant to provide financial support to Project Managers. This role involves managing project finances, tracking budgets, and ensuring accurate invoicing while working with specialized project software. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software. With a fully remote setup, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the construction and engineering sectors. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, along with a pathway to permanent employment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement account access

Paid sick leave

Flexible spending account options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience in project accounting.
• Proficiency in financial software and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project/contract management.
• Track project budgets and status, providing reports to leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Understanding of GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Financial Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Remote Project Accountant - Construction + Engineering

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$29.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Hiring Method: 6 Month Contract-to-Permanent Hire

Location: FULLY REMOTE

Compensation: $29/hr to $33/hr (Will Convert Permanently at $65k-69k)

Healthcare benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial protection benefits, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options. 401k retirement account access is offered starting on the 90th day with employer matching after one year of service. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 5-7 years related experience.
• Aptitude for numbers and strong analytical ability, detail-oriented.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Plusses

• Familiarization with GAAP and FAR.
• Experience working in Federally Funded Projects.
• WAWF - wide area workflow.
• RMS.

Day-to-Day

One of our environmental consulting companies is actively hiring for a Project Financial Coordinator. This role provides project financial support to Project Managers including project opening, maintenance, and invoicing and/or cost and/or project status tracking utilizing their project accounting system as well as specialized project software. This is a remote position looking for someone who lives in EST.

Job responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Managers with project/contract management and administration. May include the following:
• Initiation and modification of system project set-up to ensure timely and accurate tracking of project status, costs and resource utilization.
• Development of cost/schedule control tools to guide project team to a timely and profitable outcome.
• Review, analysis and reporting related to sales, contracts, work-in-process, current project status and performance, earned revenue reports, variance reports, suspense reports and all project-related correspondence.
• Track project budgets and status and provide appropriate reports to project leadership. Track at-risk projects and prepare report updating status of budgets and change orders.
• Perform project invoicing for assigned group of Locations/OUs/PMs in adherence with defined schedule.
• Process and track project closeouts.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Project Management

Industries

Engineering Services and Environmental Services