Project Accountant

🕒 October 2

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $65k - $72k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Michael Baker International

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, specializing in design, planning, architecture, environmental management, construction, and program management. The company serves U. S. federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as foreign allied governments and various commercial clients. With more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations, Michael Baker fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration to address challenges faced by clients and communities nationwide.

📋 Description

• Provide full life-cycle project accounting support to Project Managers. • Perform project-level financial analysis to monitor project performance and provide insights on project health. • Identify potential financial or performance concerns and communicate findings to the Regional Project Accounting Manager. • Coordinate project setup activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and approval policies. • Review contracts to understand project scope, billing requirements, project type, and invoicing terms. • Maintain project information within Oracle, including project maintenance, budget updates, and funding modifications. • Prepare monthly project reporting and provide financial commentary on project performance, including unbilled and unearned revenue analysis. • Participate in project performance reviews and provide financial support and recommendations. • Support Project Managers and Department Managers with proposal pricing, budget support, audits, financial reporting, and special projects. • Monitor accounts receivable and support Project Managers with collection efforts. • Assist in resolving invoicing issues and developing corrective action plans to improve payment timeliness. • Support project revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. • 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role. • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting or Finance. • Preferred: CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification. • Preferred: Experience supporting internal or external audits. • Preferred: Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP system. • Preferred: Experience supporting project-based organizations such as engineering, consulting, or professional services firms. • Michael Baker International performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401k Retirement Plan • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability • Professional and personal development • Generous paid time off • Commuter and wellness benefits • Flexible work schedules • Remote workplace flexibility with preference for Eastern or Central Time Zone candidates