Senior Project Accountant — Remote (Cost & Invoicing)

Bowman; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays

Tuition reimbursement & development

Discretionary bonuses & incentives

EAP and wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team remotely, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zones. You will assist with project cost accounting, reporting, and coordination with operations and corporate accounting functions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting, 7+ years of project accounting experience (architecture/engineering/construction preferred), GAAP knowledge, and Deltek Vantagepoint ERP exposure. CPA/CMA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of corporate project accounting experience preferred.
• Prior project accounting experience within architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred; ERP system experience required.
• Must have AP full cycle exposure.
• Mergers and acquisitions experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reports on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions including accounts payable and payroll.
• Aid in review and analysis of key performance metrics to support operations management.
• Assist in identifying, researching, and resolving project issues.
• Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist the Regional Controller to provide various account reports and collections.
• Help coordinate other project billers and managers to ensure accuracy of project setups.
• Update budgets and change orders and provide evaluation and reporting.
• Assist in tracking project and business operating performance.
• Support project set-up for new projects.
• Aid in management of monthly invoicing process for projects.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process.
• Collect past due balances up to 90 days and assist with collections.
• Prepare management reporting schedules related to collections and accounts receivable.
• Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivable issues.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation.
• Maintain petty cash accounts reconciliation and daily cash receipts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems experience

AP full cycle

Mergers and acquisitions

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP system experience

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team remotely, preferably in the Central or Eastern time zones. You will assist with project cost accounting, reporting, and coordination with operations and corporate accounting functions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting, 7+ years of project accounting experience (architecture/engineering/construction preferred), GAAP knowledge, and Deltek Vantagepoint ERP exposure. CPA/CMA preferred but not required.