H&H ยท 3 months ago
Senior Project Accountant
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelH&H is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our Accounting team in New York City. This position is responsible for all phases of the project life cycle, from collaborating with Project Managers during project setup to assisting with cost proposals and contract closeouts.
Civil EngineeringConsultingTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Project Managers to establish project budgets based on contractual provisions and request additional funding when necessary
Participate in project meetings and provide management with updates on project financials
Communicate project issues clearly to both accounting and non-accounting staff
Advise Project Managers on project financial status, contract modifications, and client invoicing requirements
Mentor junior Project Accounting staff and assist with training clients or subconsultants as needed
Lead departmental initiatives to automate high-volume or repetitive tasks
Post transaction entries as required to maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable records
Prepare invoice submissions for government and private clients with appropriate documentation and backup
Monitor project budgets throughout the life cycle and update budget changes in Deltek Vantagepoint
Manage project accounting and billing procedures for assigned branch offices
Respond to client requests for supplemental financial information or detailed backup documentation
Review unbilled costs and unpaid invoices monthly to maximize billing and collection opportunities
Review subconsultant invoice submissions for compliance with contract terms and budget limits
Support year-end and ad hoc audits by preparing schedules and documentation
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting
Strong understanding of project life cycle and financial management
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar accounting software
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to mentor and train junior staff
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Preferred
CPA or equivalent certification
Experience in government contracting
Knowledge of automated accounting systems and processes
Company
H&H
With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm.
Founded in 1887
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Sean Bluni
CEO
Recent News
2022-04-26
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