Senior Project Accountant

As a Senior Project Accountant, you must demonstrate a high level of accuracy, reliability, and leadership in managing complex accounts and financial documentation. Strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in accounting software, and a high degree of organizational ability are essential. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a dynamic team environment and can adapt to frequently changing work assignments. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead and oversee the month-end closing process and reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review complex client invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms, billing rates, and ceilings. Implement necessary adjustments and reclassifications.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze project costs, budgets, and forecasts, providing strategic financial insights.
• Investigate and resolve client invoicing inquiries, providing detailed support documentation as needed.
• Generate and interpret advanced project financial reports (e.g., WIP aging, AR aging, budget vs actual, profitability analysis).
• Guide and support project managers in project setup and maintenance within Deltek Vision, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Identify and resolve project billing issues, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to the development of best practices in project accounting.
• Perform other assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the civil engineering or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to interface effectively with project managers, clients, and engineers.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Extensive experience with Deltek Vision or similar project-based accounting systems.

• The salary range for this position is $43 - $58 hourly, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a non-exempt position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more, click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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