Senior Project Account

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life Insurance

Disability

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach programs

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join the Accounting Department. You will handle end-to-end project accounting, revenue recognition, budgeting, and cost control for engineering projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in construction or engineering. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Unanet or Deltek is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project accounting experience in construction/engineering.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, cost control.
• Advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with deadlines.
• Effective communication across teams; auditing knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with financial regulations; Unanet and Deltek a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end project accounting: setup, time/expense review, revenue recognition, billing, WIP, closeouts.
• Establish project codes, budgets, and cost centers during setup.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance vs budgets.
• Review expenses for policy adherence and accuracy.
• Prepare billing, verify items, rates, and contracts.
• Collaborate with PMs for revenue recognition and profitability.
• Conduct cost/revenue reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Support budgets/forecasts with project teams; assist month/year-end close.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulations; assist audits.

Skills

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

Cost control

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Deltek

Job description

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Senior Project Account

Full Time Sr Professional I New York, NY, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1462

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

About the Role

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking aSenior Project Accountantto 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.
• 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.

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:

• 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
• 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,