Remote Project Accountant - Power & Manufacturing

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); Remote; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team in Albany, NY; Norwell, MA; or in a remote capacity.

You will partner with project managers and engineers to support project financial performance, billing, and reporting across power delivery, industrial, and manufacturing projects. The role requires a foundation in accounting and at least two years of project accounting experience, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Deltek

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar area
• Understanding of revenue accounting, invoicing practices, financial tracking, business systems, and project management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable enterprise accounting system highly preferred
• Previous experience in a professional service, project-oriented, fast-paced, or high-volume environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of an assigned project portfolio, including project setup, revenue methods, rates, budgets, organizational assignments, and intercompany billing in Deltek Vision
• Review budget-to-actual variances, coordinate with project teams on necessary updates, and help maintain accurate estimates and project plans
• Evaluate subconsultant invoices for accuracy and partner with Accounts Payable to support timely cost recording and payment
• Generate and review project financial reports, identifying items that require follow-up or escalation
• Support financial projections and forecasts by helping identify potential risks, opportunities, write-offs, and margin impacts
• Review contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor terms while monitoring compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, MWBE requirements, Certificates of Insurance, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements
• Maintain key project documentation and assist with company financial, regulatory, and client audit activities
• Prepare accurate draft invoices, obtain project manager approval, and submit completed invoice packages within established timelines
• Monitor unpaid receivables and unbilled costs while coordinating with client Accounts Payable contacts and navigating external billing portals to support timely payment

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team in Albany, NY; Norwell, MA; or in a remote capacity.

You will partner with project managers and engineers to support project financial performance, billing, and reporting across power delivery, industrial, and manufacturing projects. The role requires a foundation in accounting and at least two years of project accounting experience, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Deltek