Project Accountant

The firm began in 1986 as a sole environmental engineering consultancy and has since strategically grown into a leading design services company. Now a multi-disciplinary Architecture and Engineering (A/E) firm, it offers a broad range of services, including architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring, with locations in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City. Working as an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and community builders, we partner hand in hand with our clients to realize enduring designs—creating space for what matters most.

Our client have an immediate opening for a
Project Accountant
in our Buffalo office to support data management, billing, and reporting for Architectural, Engineering and Environmental projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of information to project managers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and preparation of project invoicing that is compliant with contract terms and conditions (mostly for State Agencies and Local Municipalities).
• Project setup and routine upkeep of project data in our project financial management system, Deltek Vantagepoint
• Review of expenditures on projects to ensure they are properly coded and billed
• Research to resolve billing issues with various clients, agencies, and project managers as needed
• Provide documentation to clients as needed, such as certificates of insurance, owner provided forms, etc.
• Maintain well organized and accurate records for projects, including contracts, budgets, and other information
• Data mining and preparation of NYS EEO reports for ongoing projects

Qualifications

• Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and project accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle)
• Able to work independently to prioritize tasks
• A background in project accounting with an architecture, engineering or construction company billing government projects is a plus, but we will also train the right individual
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and project cost accounting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status