Project Accountant

Project Accountant

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for a Project Accountant based in New York, NY. The Project Accountant reports directly to the Program Director and will be assigned to multiple projects to help develop, track and analyze budgets, expenditures, risk management, and other financial reporting functions, proactively interacting with internal team on known or potential areas of concern.

Responsibilities:

• Work with project managers to support budget development exercises.
• Implement the project financial accounting procedures and systems, financial accounting training and (kick-off) workshops for the project management team and / or contractor.
• Establish the project control system accounting software to record and maintain all budget, contracting, and commitment and expenditure activity including comparison with original budgets.
• Track and monitor contingency usage and exposure logs.
• Prepare Anticipated Cost Reports, Cash Flow reports, and special budget analyses.
• Provide input and analysis on anticipated and any current situations and bring issues to the internal project team's attention.
• Monitor and track project-related insurance coverages and certificates.
• Review proposals and contracts for proper attachments and backup, math errors and check established billing rates.
• Engage with the client for project accounting protocols, payments management and accounting reconciliations between ZOR and the clients.
• Monthly reconciliation of client's project cost general ledger.
• Liaise with consultants & vendors to ensure timely set up, invoices and payment.
• Review all invoices and contractor requisitions checking for accuracy, job name, math errors, previous billings and past due balances.
• Review consultant statements to ensure that all invoices have been received, recommended and recorded. Follow up with Client as needed.
• Engage with external project teams on invoicing and facilitate any billing resolutions.
• Engage and remain current with the internal project team on project status and cost activities.
• Issue reports to the Project Team, Management, and the Client, ensuring they are accurate and timely.
• Assist Project Manager with closeout procedures. Ensure that all costs have been received, processed and included in the final billing. Check that all applicable waivers have been received. Review all financial reports and provide documentation for final project financial closeout.
• Participate in client and project meetings as requested.
• Support Clients with additional outside lender or funding paperwork as needed.
• Partner with the internal project team and providing support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate should have a high level of competency with a minimum of 5 years' of demonstrated Project Accountant/Project Controls experience (preferably in real estate, construction, or non-for-profit environments).
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and priority changes. Strong financial and analytical skills, and detail-oriented are a must.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in QuickBooks is preferred.
• Desired Qualities: Organized and proactive planner; Clear communicator (oral and written); Good client and team relations skills; Team player.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $81,500.00-$108,700.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program