Remote Project Accountant - Growth & Impact

Spheros Environmental Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) contributions

Hybrid/Remote flexibility in approved)

Job summary

Spheros Environmental Group is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project budgets, track expenses, and analyze financial performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and timely reporting.

You will partner with project managers and the finance team to provide accurate data, monitor AR/WIP, and support invoicing, cost estimation, and PMO processes across multiple projects. Remote-friendly with CA preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a prior Project Accountant or Cost Accountant role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience with analysis of project costs and budgets.
• Understanding of Revenue Recognition Rules
• Team player, good work ethic, and self-initiation
• Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (in particular, strong Excel skills and ability to pivot data)
• Strong task ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Desire to learn new skills and grow professionally
• Project accounting software experience (e.g., Deltek VantagePoint, Deltek Vision, Jamis, Sage) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts to understand financial obligations and ensuring compliance with contractual terms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project data in accounting systems
• Support proposal and cost-estimating activities
• Support project managers and accounting team with project management schedules
• Work with project managers and departments (such as Contracting and Accounting) to provide timely project performance data
• Proactively escalated issues that require immediate attention
• Update and maintain the project database and generate standard and special reports for project managers and senior management
• Perform a variety of tasks in support of contracts, clients, project managers, and others
• Prepare client invoices in accordance with contract-specific requirements, including labor detail by staff level, required backup, client portal submission, and pre-authorization for out-of-scope work
• Review subconsultant and subcontractor invoices against agreement terms, rate tables, and period of performance
• Monitor unbilled, WIP, and aged AR; support collections and document write-off requests
• Track budget-to-actual variance, maintain EAC/ETC, and drive resolution with PMs on overbudget project
• Provide guidance on PMO processes
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

2+ years exp

Team player

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

Deltek Vision

Jamis

Sage

Job description

Spheros Environmental Group is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project budgets, track expenses, and analyze financial performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and timely reporting.

You will partner with project managers and the finance team to provide accurate data, monitor AR/WIP, and support invoicing, cost estimation, and PMO processes across multiple projects. Remote-friendly with CA preferred.