Remote Project Accountant — Cost Tracking & Reporting

Bowman; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team remotely, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone. The position supports project cost accounting, reporting, and liaison with operations and corporate accounting functions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of project accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint and ERP systems. CPA/CMA preferred but not required. Salary range is $64,000–$80,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of corporate project accounting experience preferred.
• Prior project accounting experience within the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry preferred.
• 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.
• Certification (CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project cost accounting reports in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Aid in review and analysis of 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 the Regional Controller to provide various account reports, collections, etc.
• Coordinate other project billers and project managers 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.
• Assist in tracking project and business operating performance.
• Support project set-up for new projects.
• Aid in management of 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.
• Assist the Senior Account Manager in collections efforts after 90 days.
• Prepare, when necessary, accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow‑up action.
• Assist in preparation of management reporting schedules as it relates to collections and accounts receivable.
• Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivables issues.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed.
• Maintain petty cash accounts reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Deltek Vantagepoint

AP full cycle

ERP system experience

M&A experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CMA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team remotely, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone. The position supports project cost accounting, reporting, and liaison with operations and corporate accounting functions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of project accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint and ERP systems. CPA/CMA preferred but not required. Salary range is $64,000–$80,000 with comprehensive benefits.