Project Accountant
Location: Flexible (This position may be performed remotely; CO preferred.)
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)
Spheros Environmental is looking for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the financial health and success of our projects by managing budgets, tracking expenses, and analyzing financial performance. As a key collaborator between project managers and the finance team, you’ll ensure accurate reporting, compliance with financial standards, and timely delivery of project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project contracts to understand financial obligations and ensuring compliance with contractual terms
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project data in accounting systems
- Support proposal and cost-estimating activities
- Support project managers and accounting team with project management schedules
- Work with project managers to provide timely project performance data
- Proactively escalate issues that require immediate attention
- Update and maintain the project database and generate standard and special reports for project managers and senior management
- Perform a variety of tasks in support of contracts, clients, project managers, and others
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a prior Project Accountant or Cost Accountant role.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience with analysis of project costs and budgets.
- Understanding of Revenue Recognition Rules
- Team player, good work ethic, and self-initiation
- Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (in particular, strong Excel and Word skills)
- Strong task ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work on several projects simultaneously
- Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Desire to learn new skills and grow professionally
- Project accounting software experience (e.g., Deltek VantagePoint, Deltek Vision, Jamis, Sage) is a plus
Why Spheros Environmental?
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $65,000 - $80,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
- Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.
Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.