Sr. Project Accountant

Randstad USA; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to lead end-to-end financial management of complex, high-value projects. You will provide strategic insights to senior leadership, manage WIP, revenue recognition, and forecasting, and mentor junior staff.

You will partner with project managers to ensure accurate billing, strong controls, and timely reporting, while supporting audits and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and Deltek Vantage Point proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of a portfolio of projects including cost tracking, revenue recognition, and forecasting.
• Oversee WIP process and provide in-depth analysis for reporting.

Skills

financial modeling

Project Cost

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Vantage Point

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced and analytical accounting professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are seeking aSenior Project Accountantto join our team. In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of our most complex and high-value projects. This role requires a professional who can not only manage the details but also provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive financial management of a portfolio of projects, including complex cost tracking, revenue recognition, and financial forecasting. Analyze project performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee and manage the Work in Progress (WIP) process, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies. Provide in-depth analysis of WIP to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and present high-level financial reports to project managers and senior leadership. Develop and implement new reporting tools to provide enhanced visibility into project profitability and performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to project accounting processes, controls, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a financial advisor to project managers, providing expert guidance on budget management, contract terms, and financial risk mitigation. Mentor junior staff on best practices in project accounting.
• Manage the timely and accurate billing process for complex projects, ensuring all invoices align with contract terms and that accounts receivable are collected efficiently.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project-related audits, preparing documentation and addressing inquiries from internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in project accounting, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• They USE Deltek Vantage Point - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros, complex formulas). In-depth experience with enterprise-level accounting software platforms.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders.

salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive financial management of a portfolio of projects, including complex cost tracking, revenue recognition, and financial forecasting. Analyze project performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee and manage the Work in Progress (WIP) process, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies. Provide in-depth analysis of WIP to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and present high-level financial reports to project managers and senior leadership. Develop and implement new reporting tools to provide enhanced visibility into project profitability and performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to project accounting processes, controls, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a financial advisor to project managers, providing expert guidance on budget management, contract terms, and financial risk mitigation. Mentor junior staff on best practices in project accounting.
• Manage the timely and accurate billing process for complex projects, ensuring all invoices align with contract terms and that accounts receivable are collected efficiently.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project-related audits, preparing documentation and addressing inquiries from internal and external auditors.

Skills

• financial modeling
• Project Cost

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 3 years

Education

• Bachelors (required)

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