Project Accountant II
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Job Responsibilities
- As a Project Accountant II, you will have a full range of accounting responsibilities for projects assigned including adherence to accounting standards and processes, and contract compliance. You will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with our internal and external clients while utilizing the resources and best practices of our Accounting divisions. This role will also identify process improvements to maintain cost/profit center results and monitor progress against budgets/forecasts.
- Project Accountant additional responsibilities:
- Monitor the Production Group’s actual vs. budget and report the reasons for variances. Prepare variance reports related to group performance
- Responsible for management of projects: opening, costing, tracking and financial closure
- Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition on projects
- Monitor project revenue and assist the group managers in resolving variances
- Oversee the period close and ensure all required entries have been properly posted
- Conduct period end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions as required
- Coordinate all financial activities between the project/contract and the Accounting Department
- Responsible for handling and overseeing all aspects of the projects assigned such as financial objectives including budgeting, collections, and P&L detail review
- Actively partner with group managers to resolve T&Cs detrimental to the company as well as assisting with collection efforts
- Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes
- Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry, a plus
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific contract terms and conditions
- Self-directed, able to multi-task and work with minimum supervision in deadline-sensitive environment
- Ideal candidate thrives in areas of initiative, quality of work, customer focus and troubleshooting
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years’ of experience in project accounting
- Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience desired
- Must be flexible to work overtime
- This role will require you to be physically in the office
Benefits
- As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
- As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- 1⁄2 day work from home Fridays all year long
- At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
- Syska Hennessy Group
- Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments
- The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
- Chicago Pay Range
- $71,684 — $107,527 USD
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience desired
About Syska Hennessy Group
Employee-owned engineering and commissioning firm serving built-environment clients with MEP, ICT, lighting, transportation, and sustainability services.
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