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This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success, with a focus on a sustainable future.\nBuilding for the long term means all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe Project Accountant is a key position on our Finance team, responsible for leading financial administration and fiscal management aspects of various projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Executives, the Project Accountant ensures financial compliance, tracks project expenditures, manages invoicing, and oversees accounts receivable/payable. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, is able to positively interact with key members of the project team and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nReview project setups for all new projects and understand existing active projects.\nMonitor and communicate potential financial risks, including cash position concerns and unapproved change orders.\nWork closely with project managers, engineers and executives to monitor project performance.\nEnsure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and percent-complete updates.\nAssist with month-end close processes, review project performance reports and assist accounting managers with Work in Progress and Billed in Advance, for accurate revenue recognition\nEnsure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.\nReview subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.\nCommunicate potential risk with low performing projects\nMentor and develop project accountants\nForecasting project performance/revenue\nAssist with Account receivable reconciliation when needed\nAssist with project close out process within vantage\nIn additional to project accounting, this roll will assist with other accounting functions such as accounts payable and/or receivable, assist with month-end financial accounting close as needed, partner with the finance manager on process improvement and automation, and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business related field.\nMinimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC industry or other project-based environment.\nHighly computer literate - especially with an ERP system (Deltek a plus) and Microsoft Excel.\nSkills & Competencies:\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.\nExperience with cost analysis, billing rate audits, and financial forecasting.\nDemonstrated leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:\nRegularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.\nOccasionally required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 25 pounds.\nWork environment is generally moderate in noise level, with occasional exposure to mechanical parts or airborne particles.\nMay perform other duties as assigned.\nCompensation & Benefits:\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 and eligible for a performance bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.\nThis role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off and company holidays\nWellness programs and employee assistance resources\nProfessional development support\nFor more information, visit our full benefits overview here.\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\nSalas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. 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