Project Accounting Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems;

we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Accountants, providing training, guidance and supervision in their daily activities.

• Provide support to Finance and Operations leaders in managing the financial aspects of projects, including but not limited to work‑in‑progress (WIP) reviews, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.

• Evaluate project authorization and amendment documents to ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Implement and maintain project accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.

• Support integration processes for acquired firms, including data migration and personnel transitions

• Prepare internal and external audit support and respond to inquiries from Project Accounting and Finance leadership

• System management of projects including, but not limited to, project setup, maintenance, invoicing, and project closure

• Assist in collections of aging receivables; correspond with project managers, clients, and/or collections agencies to resolve problems and expedite payment

• Assist employees with troubleshooting the company accounting system

• Assist Project Accounting Leaders with ad hoc projects

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with substantial equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Familiarity with California prevailing wage requirements.

• At least eight years of project billing and accounting experience within a consulting services firm required.

• Proficient in labor‑based ERP systems, with a strong preference for Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision.

• Two to three years of experience in project financial analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of general project accounting concepts, including Work in Process (WIP) and revenue recognition

• Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring, and training teams.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with acute attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

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• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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