Senior Project Account

AKRF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

AKRF is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in New York City to lead end-to-end project accounting within the ACEC framework. You will set up projects, monitor budgets, review costs, and manage billing and revenue recognition in collaboration with project managers.

The role requires 5+ years in project accounting, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of financial controls and regulatory compliance. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, public accounting in construction/engineering
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, revenue recognition, and cost control.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and reporting.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, promoting collaboration across teams.
• Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance, and auditing standards (preferred).
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems (Unanet and Deltek a plus).

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end project accounting, including setup, revision, time/expense review, revenue recognition, billing, WIP analysis, and closeout.
• Establish project codes, budgets, and cost centers.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance against budgets.
• Review expenses for policy adherence and accuracy.
• Prepare project billing and invoicing; verify billable items, rates, and terms.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure revenue recognition and profitability.
• Conduct regular cost and revenue reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports: project statements, variance analyses, profitability reports.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, opportunities; provide financial insights to management.
• Contribute to budgets and forecasts with project teams.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Assist audits with documentation and support; maintain organized project records.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with project managers and external stakeholders.
• Maintain main contact information, COIs, and current company data as needed.

Skills

Excel for analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Deltek

Job description

About The Role

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to work in New York City. This individual will bring a strong understanding of the engineering consulting industry, especially within the ACEC framework, and a demonstrated commitment to financial integrity.

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to work in New York City. This individual will bring a strong understanding of the engineering consulting industry, especially within the ACEC framework, and a demonstrated commitment to financial integrity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end project accounting, including project setup, revision, time and expense charge review and adjustment, revenue recognition, billing, WIP analysis and reconciliation, project closeout, sub-consultant invoice processing, and collections support.


• Establish project codes, budgets, and cost centers during project setup.


• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, tracking actual costs against budgets.


• Review project expenses, ensuring adherence to financial policies and accuracy.


• Prepare project billing and invoicing, verifying billable items, rates, and contract terms.


• Collaborate with project managers to ensure precise revenue recognition and project profitability.


• Conduct regular project cost and revenue reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.


• Prepare financial reports, including project financial statements, variance analysis, and profitability reports.


• Analyze project financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Provide financial insights and recommendations to project managers and senior management.


• Contribute to developing project budgets and forecasts by collaborating with project teams.


• Participate in month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.


• Ensure compliance with project‑related contractual obligations, financial regulations, and accounting standards.


• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and assistance.


• Maintain accurate and organized project accounting records to facilitate audits.


• Foster effective collaboration with project managers, cross‑functional teams, and external stakeholders.


• Maintain the main contact information, updated COIs, and current company information if needed.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, public accounting in the construction or engineering industries or related roles.


• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, revenue recognition, and cost control.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.


• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide valuable insights.


• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and reporting.


• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, promoting collaboration across teams.


• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations, compliance, and auditing standards is preferred.


• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management systems. Unanet and Deltek, a plus.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $105K to $125K and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award‑winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate‑casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award‑winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance


• Vacation and Sick time


• Flexible work schedules and locations


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching


• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance


• Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Stock Ownership


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Training and professional development courses


• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks


• Charitable donation match


• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment‑related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protecte d by federal,