What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Freese and Nichols?
Freese and Nichols is seeking a Project Accountant to perform accounting and administrative functions so as to maintain the financial integrity of assigned operating groups within the objectives and guidelines established.
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,200 employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
- Assist Group Managers during budgeting process
- Provide financial data to analysis and to help establish goals and monitor performance
- Review monthly project reports, analysis information provided by PM to assess project status and identify issues
- Make calculations and revisions to achieve accurate revenue recognition
- Inform Group Managers of results and/or corrective actions needed
- Work with Project Managers to set up new projects in compliance with contractual terms and to achieve accurate revenue recognition and billings
- Review new contracts for compensation terms and compliance with company policy and client requirements
- Supervise preparation of monthly billings in compliance with contracts, billing schedules and company policy
- Monitor accounts receivable and WIP and take corrective action as appropriate to maintain accurate current status. Work with clients to resolve billing issues
- Provide groups with accounting support and training on project accounting and tools
- Provide financial data for cost proposals and contracts
- Input and monitor booking data
- Maintain adequate project financial records for audits by outside auditors, governmental agencies and clients of the company.
- Work with auditors as required during audits
- 5 years related accounting experience in a decision-making capacity
- Proven ability and working knowledge of general business practices
- Proven ability to communicate in both a written and oral manner with clients and to all levels of staff
- General knowledge of professional marketing skills, including preparation of written documents; working knowledge of personal computer equipment, software and word processing; general knowledge of practical and economical office procedures
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Accounting experience working in the AEC industry
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,200 employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
