[Hiring] Senior Project Accountant @Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Role Description

Our team is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support our project-driven operations by performing core day-to-day project accounting functions. Responsibilities include:

• Project Initiation
• Project Monitoring and Budgeting
• Project Billing
• Project Accruals
• Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) management
• Monthly close activities
• Financial statement preparation as needed
• Internal and external reporting
• Various ad-hoc tasks to support financial operations and project performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience aligned with the responsibilities outlined
• Hands-on Job Cost Accounting experience
• Familiarity with Accounting, Contracting, or Project Billing processes
• Understanding of US GAAP and compliance standards; awareness of recent pronouncements and cost accounting is a plus
• Experience using Deltek accounting software, including Vision and/or Vantage Point
• Strong commitment to excellence and high standards, reflecting our core value of Integrity
• Acute attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement, embodying our value of Innovation
• Excellent communication, data collection, analysis, and evaluation skills
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, while also collaborating effectively across all levels of management—supporting our value of Collaboration
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow with Accountability
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Intermediate to expert-level Microsoft Excel skills
• Based in the United States with remote work flexibility
• Limited travel required

Requirements

• Upon award of new projects, review Contracts and Proposals, support Project Managers in the development of Project Start-up Sheets, and set up projects in accounting system with appropriate billing rate tables
• Provide ad-hoc support to Project Managers in budgeting, billing projections, and financial analysis
• Maintain contract documents, including modifications, in electronic and hard-copy folders
• Work with Project Managers monthly to process invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing instructions
• Review monthly project detail to ensure appropriateness of billable cost
• Work with Project Managers and other approvers for correct coding and entry of A/P invoices
• Perform monthly reconciliations of payments and process journal entries
• Set up vendors in the accounting system, review vendor set-ups, and collect W-9s tax information and other supporting documentation as needed
• Assist/prepare customer billings and project accruals management
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports; prepare reports required by management, regulatory agencies, and other external parties
• Support year-end and ad-hoc audits; prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Become a subject matter expert (SME) in the company’s ERP system
• Continually work to identify and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources to improve workflow while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management, e.g., supporting JV tax schedules, office administrative tasks

Benefits

• The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 – $90,000 USD per year
• This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support