Project Accountant

Job Description

Join a small, hands-on accounting team where no two days look the same. We're adding a fourth member to our three-person accounting team and want an all-rounder who enjoys moving between project accounting, general accounting, payroll and reporting, and who works directly with the firm's partners every day.

ABOUT SHENOY ENGINEERING

Shenoy Engineering, PC is a full-service MEP/FP consulting engineering firm founded in 2003, with offices in Pine Brook, NJ and Manhattan. About 95% of our work is for New York City public agencies. We are a certified MBE, DBE and SBE firm, with a close, collaborative, non-corporate culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage project AP and AR, and prepare client invoices with project managers and partners

• Set up clients, projects, contracts, employees and vendors in our accounting system (Unanet)

• Perform GL accounting, account and balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close

• Track project costs, analyze variances and support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow

• Process payroll through a third-party provider, including bonuses and payroll entries

• Administer the company 401(k): match, deferrals, changes, distributions and rollovers

• Review expense reports and reconcile daily bank activity

• Prepare financial reports for management and support audits

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• 7+ years of accounting experience across both project and general accounting

• A true generalist, comfortable switching between AP, AR, GL, payroll and reporting

• Strong understanding of financial statements and forecasting

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)

• Experience with an ERP or project-accounting system

NICE TO HAVE

• Unanet or Deltek (Ajera, Vantagepoint or Vision) experience

• Architecture, engineering or construction industry experience

• A CPA is not required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $90,000 – $120,000, based on experience (flexible for the right candidate)

• Medical, dental and vision, with several plan options each year

• 401(k) with a 4% company match when you contribute 5%

• 2 weeks vacation + 1 week sick to start; 3 weeks vacation after 5 years

• Benefits begin after 90 days

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Hybrid, based in Pine Brook, NJ. More office time during onboarding, then generally 3 days in office and 2 remote. Must be within commuting distance of Pine Brook.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. Shenoy Engineering, PC is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. Shenoy Engineering, PC is an equal opportunity employer.

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