Senior Project Accountant

About the Role

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to work in New York City. This individual will bring a strong understanding of the engineering consulting industry, especially within the ACEC framework, and a demonstrated commitment to financial integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end project accounting, including project setup, revision, time and expense charge review and adjustment, revenue recognition, billing, WIP analysis and reconciliation, project closeout, sub-consultant invoice processing, and collections support.
• Establish project codes, budgets, and cost centers during project setup.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, tracking actual costs against budgets.
• Review project expenses, ensuring adherence to financial policies and accuracy.
• Prepare project billing and invoicing, verifying billable items, rates, and contract terms.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure precise revenue recognition and project profitability.
• Conduct regular project cost and revenue reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, including project financial statements, variance analysis, and profitability reports.
• Analyze project financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to project managers and senior management.
• Contribute to developing project budgets and forecasts by collaborating with project teams.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project-related contractual obligations, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
• Maintain accurate and organized project accounting records to facilitate audits.
• Foster effective collaboration with project managers, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the main contact information, updated COIs, and current company information if needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, public accounting in the construction or engineering industries or related roles.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, revenue recognition, and cost control.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide valuable insights.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and reporting.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, promoting collaboration across teams.
• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations, compliance, and auditing standards is preferred.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management systems. Unanet and Deltek, a plus.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $100K to $120K and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day.

Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules…