Project Accountant I

Gannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. They are seeking a Project Accountant to manage complex project accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while working with various teams.

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

Skills

• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• 0-2 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment
• Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek

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.

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