Project Accountant

What You’ll Do Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients. Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business' audited financial statements. Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region. Ensure appropriate project set‑up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP. Review and analyze project forecasts and ensure revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the EMS software system. Review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP. Review and analyze project forecast variances, and present analyses to management. Prepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices. Analyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project. Issue purchase orders and verify their financial terms and conditions. Track project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations. Track and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies. Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings. Communicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager. Provide support to financial department leadership during month‑end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators. Provide financial support for new and active proposals; update the proposal software system. Support training of new project accountants and project managers; ensure training complies with established financial processes and policies. Work to improve financial processes and communication across the firm. Participate in the annual external audit. What You’ll Bring Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred). Advanced Excel skills. Working knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred). Understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems (preferably in a corporate environment). Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. Travel: Limited travel may be required based on project support within the assigned region. Pay range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening, and/or skills assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr