Why Join Us?
Be part of a well-known $40 million per year distributor in the electrical and construction sector, with offices located in the Westchester area. Our company offers a supportive, friendly culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including :
- Health Insurance : Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% of employee premiums covered.
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Disability Insurance : Long-term and short-term coverage provided.
- 401(k) Plan : 3% company match at 100%.
- Yearly Bonus Potential : $5,000 based on performance.
- Generous PTO Plan.
Join a team where your contributions will make a tangible impact across five dynamic divisions.
Summary
The Project Accountant is a key position responsible for managing billing, project financials, and process optimization. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is adaptable with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred), and thrives in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on supporting multiple divisions and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Billing and Revenue Management
Oversee and manage billing processes across all divisions, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.Track and bill all service orders to ensure no revenue is missed.Leverage Acumatica ERP for billing, job cost tracking, and financial reporting.Communicate effectively with customers to address billing inquiries and resolve issues.2. Financial Oversight and Reporting
Collaborate with the Controller and other team members to prepare and analyze financial reports.Work with consultants to develop KPI dashboards for real-time performance insights.Contribute to achieving company-wide financial goals while improving workflows and efficiency.3. Purchase Order (PO) Processing
Assist in entering and managing purchase orders, ensuring invoices are correctly tagged and processed.Support improvements in purchase order workflows to enhance efficiency.4. ERP System Utilization and Process Improvement
Work with consultants to address and resolve issues within the Acumatica ERP system.Use Acumatica for inventory updates, accounts payable, credit card receipts, and job costing.Collaborate across departments to implement system enhancements and streamline processes.Qualifications
At least 3 years of project accounting experience in industries such as construction, trades, homebuilding, or electrical distribution.Proficiency with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred) and ability to learn new software.Intermediate proficiency in Excel; experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP is helpful.Four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required.Strong understanding of project financials, including billing, budgets, and purchase orders.Skills and Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal interactions.Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in all financial processes.Team-oriented and collaborative, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.Compensation :
Base Salary : $72,500 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience.Bonus : Yearly bonus potential of $5,000 based on performance.This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of billing processes and financial management in a well-respected and growing organization.
Salary : $67,500 - $76,000
