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Project Accountant
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A Project Accountant organizes and maintains financial records for a project. Creates project accounts and oversees project expenses and billing. Monitors project budget and budget variances.
$82,496 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Sr.
Project Accountant (Deltek Vantage Experience Required)
Location:
Orange, CA
•this is a 100% in the office position
Compensation:
$75,000
•$100,000 annual salary
•Salary will depend greatly on the experience and capabilities of the candidate and their previous Deltek/Vantage point proficiency. EEC is a national environmental consulting firm that specializes in assessment and remediation of soil, soil gas and groundwater; environmental compliance; and storm and wastewater design and consulting. Headquartered in Orange, California, EEC has a regional office in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm has experienced consistent growth throughout its 31-year history that has been driven by a philosophy of providing high-level, rapid turnaround, cost-effective environmental services for clients while providing a comfortable and rewarding experience for the firm's environmental professionals. Why This Role is Key to
Our Company:
Be a key part of an experienced team specializing in projects in Environmental Engineering. Contribute to a flourishing company with a robust project pipeline. An opportunity to work in a stable, well-established organization. Offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Provides room for professional development and career advancement.
What You'll Do:
Set up projects in different formats including time and materials (T&M), lump sum, and percent completion formats Coordinate monthly project billings. Prepare and submit client invoices for professional consulting services. Track payment status and resolve discrepancies. Process customer payments Supervise financial aspects of assigned projects, including budgeting, billing, financial reporting, and expense tracking. Prepare monthly financial project status reports. Support month-end and year-end close activities Maintain, administer, and continuously improve accounting systems, workflows, reporting, and internal controls Ensure project records are accurate. Advise on budgeting for additional services with a focus on project profitability. Manage consultant-related accounts payable and its budget as part of client billing. Train new Project Managers in the draft bill process in accordance with EEC standard billing procedures. Oversee monthly accounts receivable reports, contacting clients and project staff as per collections policies. Provide Managers with necessary project-related reports.
Qualifications You'll Have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. At least 5 years of project accounting experience in settings such as consulting, engineering, environmental, or architectural firms. Essential Deltek experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to details. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Understanding of GAAP and corporate guidelines as they apply to accounting transactions. Strong time management capabilities and ability to prioritize deadlines. Proficient business communication skills, both written and oral.
Benefits & Compensation:
PTO:
3 weeks
Holidays:
10
Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision:
Medical is employer sponsored up to 90% Life, AD&D, LTD employer paid 401k with match up to 4% and no vesting
Profit Sharing Pay:
$75,000.00
•$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person