Project Accountant

Who We Are:

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 9 consecutive years as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Sarasota. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of new facilities, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a full-time Project Accountant to work out of our Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga or Raleigh office. The Project Accountant will report to our Accounting Manager and will be responsible for assisting with various financial aspects of projects including creation, review, billing and revenue. We're looking for someone who has an eye for detail, adaptable, and likes to collaborate.

Responsibilities:

As a Project Accountant, your primary responsibilities in this role will be:

• Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee and manage all financial aspects of projects, including revenue recognition, billing, and invoicing.
• Support Project Coordinators or Project Managers with project setup and ensure the accuracy of all project-related data.
• Configure complex projects within Acumatica and maintain detailed project records.
• Provide timely and proactive updates on project financials, including budget tracking and expense reporting.
• Ensure accurate allocation of project time and resources.
• Manage and maintain project contracts, ensuring all terms are met.
• Perform financial analysis to support proposal pricing and other financial decision-making.
• Conduct project cleanup and closeout activities, including reviewing revenue budgets, balances, unbilled projects, task allocations, and project activity, and following up with the Project Coordinator as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Administration or related area
• Minimum 3 years' of AEC industry experience.
• Intermediate skills in Excel required, advanced preferred. Ability to create pivot tables, use lookup functions, understand and edit excel formulas etc.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard practices
• Proficiency in specialized project accounting software (e.g. Oracle, Deltek) and other financial management tools (Textura). Acumatica experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and have strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and