Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join our growing Financial Services team and play a critical role in the financial performance of our projects.  This role goes beyond traditional accounting - in this highly collaborative position, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to Project Managers.

You will be providing financial insight, ensuring accurate project setup and billing, and helping drive informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.  Your contributions will play a key role in keeping projects on track and financially sound from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform project financial reviews and provide insightful financial analysis 
• Manage project setup and closeout, including budgets, EACs (Estimates at Completion), and billing terms 
• Review contracts to ensure accurate project configuration and compliance 
• Partner with Project Managers on budgeting, revenue recognition, and client billing 
• Prepare and issue invoices in accordance with contract terms 
• Monitor accounts receivable and support collections efforts in line with company policies 
• Lead and facilitate monthly project review meetings 
• Support additional financial and operational initiatives as needed 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 
• 4+ years of relevant project accounting or professional services accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and key financial metrics
• Working knowledge of contract language and various billing structures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus

This is a remote role - however, you must have the capability to travel to the Hartford, CT office several times a year . 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility : Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
•   Health & Wellness : Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
•   Continuous Learning : Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off : Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
•   Career Advancement : Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
•   Fun Team Culture : Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

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