Senior Project Accounting Analyst

All Aviation Jobs; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sky Harbour is seeking a Sr. Project Accounting Analyst to oversee financial aspects of construction and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced aviation environment. You will manage job costing, WIP reporting, and close activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires US GAAP ASC 606 knowledge, ERP experience (NetSuite preferred), and advanced Excel skills. This in-person position is based in Weatherford, TX with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required or preferred.
• 3+ years in construction accounting or Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606; ASC 810 preferred.
• Experience with ERP/ cloud-based construction management; Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the full MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all financial aspects of construction and manufacturing projects.
• Track and record project-related costs and ensure alignment with contracts and industry standards.
• Review invoices from contractors and vendors for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in month-end, quarterly, and annual close activities and prepare reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review job cost reports and analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs.
• Allocate internal labor and other costs to projects; manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Oversee inventory records and cycle counts for construction materials.
• Assist in periodic financial statements and reports related to projects; interface with external auditors.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and assist corporate accounting as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Project Accounting Analyst

Reports to: Director of Accounting

FLSA: Full-Time

Travel Requirements: Ad hoc (10-20%)

Position Summary: The Project Accounting Analyst is responsible for organizing and processing all daily accounting activities associated with ongoing construction and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced aviation environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of long-term construction contract accounting, job costing principles, WIP reporting, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional departments, contractors and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all financial aspects of construction and manufacturing projects.
• Track and record project-related costs, ensuring alignment with contract terms, construction industry standards, and company policies.
• Review processed invoices from contractors and vendors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities, including the preparation of assigned account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review detailed job cost reports and analyze variances between actual and budgeted project costs.
• Allocate internal labor and other costs to respective construction and accounting projects.
• Manage assigned fixed asset and prepaid expense accounts along with monthly depreciation and amortization as applicable.
• Oversee construction material inventory records, including the management of inventory cycle counts.
• Assist in preparation of periodic financial statements and reports and generate regular reporting relating to construction and manufacturing projects.
• Interface with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls over financial reporting (i.e., Sarbanes Oxley).
• Assist corporate accounting in other capacities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction accounting or a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting standards, with strong knowledge of ASC 606 required and knowledge of ASC 810 preferred.
• Understanding of expense allocation and job costing principles.
• Prior experience with cloud-based construction management and ERP system software; experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP a plus.
• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, communication, math, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Detail oriented with a high regard for precision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Advanced Microsoft suite skills, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions and financial planning resources
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sky Harbour are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Sky Harbour is an equal opportunity employer. Our human resources program is administered to comply with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Sky Harbour does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 10% Match
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Construction Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)

Location

• Weatherford, TX 76088 (Preferred)

Willingness To Travel

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person