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Gannett Fleming · 10 hours ago

Project Accountant II

US-VA-Richmond

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

Gannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Project Accountant to join their Shared Services team. The role involves managing complex project accounting functions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, as well as preparing invoices and conducting project analysis.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements

Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix

Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System

Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments

Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements

Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices

Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis

Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits

Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff

Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats

Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department

Qualification

Project accountingProject Accounting SystemsMicrosoft ExcelProject accounting softwareAttention to detailOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

2+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals

Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek

Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management

Benefits

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company

Gannett Fleming

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Gannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm partnering closely with our clients on some of the toughest challenges facing our communities today—and into the future.

Founded in 1915

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees