Remote Project Accountant - Costing & Reporting Specialist

Bowman; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team, primarily remote, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone in the United States. Role focuses on project cost accounting, reporting, and liaison between operations and accounting functions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of corporate project accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems. CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• CMA/CPA preferred but not 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, researching, and resolving project issues.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist the Regional Controller to provide various account reports and collections.
• Help coordinate project billers and managers to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures.
• Update and maintain client budgets, consultant 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 monthly invoicing process for projects.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process.
• Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect up to 90 days after invoice date.
• Assist in collections efforts after 90 days.
• Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller/General Counsel.
• 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

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CMA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP systems

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team, primarily remote, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zone in the United States. Role focuses on project cost accounting, reporting, and liaison between operations and accounting functions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of corporate project accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems. CPA/CMA preferred.