Remote Project Accountant – Cost & Reporting Lead

Bowman; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee and report on project cost accounting in a timely and accurate manner for the Company.

You will act as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions, review cost reports, and support monthly invoicing, budgets, and change orders while maintaining GAAP compliance.

Remote position with West Region preference; strong communication and analytical skills are essential, with experience in Deltek Vantagepoint and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Prior project accounting experience within the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry preferred.
• Experience with Prevailing Wage.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred, experience with an ERP system required.
• Must have AP full cycle exposure.
• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and report on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between operations and many corporate accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Review and analyze key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement processes.
• Identify, research, and resolve project issues.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist and work with the Regional Controller to provide various account reports, collections, etc.
• Use job billing experience to coordinate with other project billers and project managers in the region to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.
• Update and maintain client's budgets, consultant's budgets, scope, pricing, change orders, and provide evaluation and reporting.
• Use general business management skills in reviewing both project and business operating performance.
• Perform project set-up for new projects.
• Manage monthly invoicing process for projects.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process.
• Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect those balances up until 90 days after invoice date.
• Aid, as appropriate, the Senior Account Manager in collections efforts after 90 days.
• Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow-up action.
• Prepare management reporting schedules as it relates to collections and accounts receivables.
• Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivables issues.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed.
• Maintain petty cash account reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

AP full cycle

M&A experience

Prevailing wage

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience

CMA or CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP systems

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee and report on project cost accounting in a timely and accurate manner for the Company.

You will act as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions, review cost reports, and support monthly invoicing, budgets, and change orders while maintaining GAAP compliance.

Remote position with West Region preference; strong communication and analytical skills are essential, with experience in Deltek Vantagepoint and ERP systems.