What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at JB&B?
Who We Are
Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is a MEP engineering firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Boston and Philadelphia. For over 100 years, JB&B has leveraged cutting-edge technologies with sound engineering practices to create building designs that have transfigured the skyline, reimagined healthcare, and brought us closer to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
We foster a collaborative, high-performing culture in which our employees share the common goal of creating a progressive, inclusive and fun work environment. JB&B values the voices and opinions of our employees. We are a team. We are a community.
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting Department in our New York office. The Project Accountant is responsible for the project billing process for the firm, and is expected to proactively coordinate, communicate, and problem solve regarding all assigned projects.
Responsibilities:
- Tracks project progress for milestones, hours and amounts and flags when those do not align with the projections; strives to provide valuable insight into project’s financial performance.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly project invoices, financial projections, job cost information and budgets.
- Works closely with Project managers and Partners to alert them of any billing issues, project overruns, or delinquent accounts receivable.
- Ensures balances are billed and collected in timely manner and assists with accounts receivable issues.
- Prepares standard and custom reports as required to analyze assigned projects.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel, including use of sort features and creation of pivot tables
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with Deltek Vision ERP strongly preferred
What We Offer:
Our employees are our greatest strength. We invest in our people and support their needs.
- Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match
- Paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave and inclusive holidays
- Training and professional development courses through JB&B University
- Multiple employee resource groups
- Volunteer program
Jaros, Baum & Bolles is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $42 - $46
