Senior Project Accountant

Cummins Perú; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coastal and marine engineering firm as a Senior Project Accountant in Coral Gables, Florida. This mid-senior level position requires collaboration with project managers and excellent organizational skills to manage project-related finances and maintain accurate reporting. With a strong focus on a good work-life balance, the firm values detail-oriented professionals ready to take on diverse responsibilities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package paid 100% by the company

Significant flexibility

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in accounting, especially in project accounting.
• Experience in the AEC industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting including invoicing and collections.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and provide timely financial reports.
• Maintain accurate records related to budgets, revenue, and costs.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

4-year degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

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Job Description

Cummins | Cederberg is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our team in Coral Gables. The ideal candidate will be self-motivating, proactive, and have a degree in accounting. We are a growing coastal and marine engineering firm with 6 offices throughout Florida serving both private and public clients. The Coral Gables office serves as the headquarters for the company.

The job includes working with Project Managers, Senior Accountants, and the Controller to ensure accurate and up-to-date project reporting and record-keeping regarding budget, revenue, cost, invoicing, and collections throughout the lifecycle of multiple projects.

Typical Functions

• Assigns and opens projects in the accounting system, ensuring the information provided by the Project Manager is in line with the contract.
• Maintains project-related records, including executed contracts and change orders; files are to be promptly saved in SharePoint.
• Authorizes access to project accounts.
• Authorizes the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
• Reviews and approves supplier invoices and charges related to a project.
• Investigates project variances and submits variance reports to the accounting supervisor.
• Collaborates with Project Managers regarding unpaid invoices.
• Reports to the accounting supervisor regarding the remaining backlog available for projects.
• Closes out project accounts upon project completion.
• Prepares information for internal and external auditors, as required.
• Provides project managers and clients with timely financial reports, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Prepares pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
• Monitors receivable income and supports project managers with collections.
• Sets up consultants, ensuring subconsultant agreements, Non-Disclosure agreements, Certificates of Insurance, and licenses are in place, if applicable.
• Issues invoices and pays consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.

Competencies

• Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint accounting software.
• Job cost accounting experience.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and interdepartmental reporting needs.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced team environment; self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills, maintaining a positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Accounting or related field with 10 years of experience.
• Experience in cost or project accounting within the Architect/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry.

Company Description

Cummins | Cederberg is Florida’s largest coastal and marine engineering firm with projects throughout Florida and the Caribbean, serving both private and public clients. The firm offers a very generous benefits package paid 100% by the company, with significant flexibility and a proactive work environment supporting a good work/life balance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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