Senior Operations Accountant

Overview

As a Senior Operations Accountant, you’ll be the day‑to‑day financial partner to Project Managers—owning project setup, revenue recognition inputs, billing, collections support, and clear reporting so teams can deliver with confidence. You’ll help maintain accurate project financials across scopes, schedules, and budgets and strengthen our data discipline firm‑wide.

• Ensure complete, accurate project setup and maintain job‑cost information (time and expenses) per approved budgets.
• Assist Project Managers with developing cost budgets and projections; assess profitability and recommend actions.
• Monitor projects in the management portal for revenue recognition and expenses; provide timely inputs and reconciliations.
• Train and assist Project Managers on the project management portal and financial best practices.
• Serve as liaison between Project Managers and clients on billing and collections topics.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate invoices in accordance with contract terms on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Coordinate special billing and collections protocols with Project Managers and clients, document status and next steps.
• Track subconsultant contracts/invoices; support timely billing and payment with Project Managers.

• Prepare management reports to reflect project financial status (cumulative billings, earnings, collections).
• Support collections using SSR’s AR collection tool; document outreach and coordinate with Project Managers.
• Partner with Project Managers on overall project financial needs and analysis.
• Assume additional duties as directed.

• Accounting degree and three years of experience OR eight years of experience in the accounting system of a professional service company or similar organization

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and project accounting concepts.
• Customer‑focused approach with clear verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical judgment; organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to partner effectively with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company‑funded HAS contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.