Project Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to join our team. This role focuses on supporting various accounting and operational functions, including contract and time & material (T&M) billing, financial reporting, and expense tracking. The Project Accountant will collaborate closely with project managers and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking, optimize project profitability, and maintain compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze project expenses, budgets, and financial performance against milestones.
• Prepare and submit client invoices based on milestones and contractual agreements.
• Set up and maintain contracts, T&M billings, and project-related financial systems.
• Manage job maintenance tasks such as change orders and cost code additions.
• Collaborate with project managers and vendors to resolve financial issues and optimize outcomes.
• Request insurance certificates for specific jobs and assist with vendor portal setup.
• Provide support for annual state reporting and internal/external audits.
• Train and mentor project accounting interns as part of their development.
• Assist with compliance-related filings, including DOT and unclaimed property reporting.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time to various job sites
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft products, and financial tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to identify financial issues, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.