Project Accountant

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.SummaryThe 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 Responsibilities1. 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 : $72,500 - $80,000