Project Accountant

WK Dickson (an Ardurra Company) is looking to hire an experienced Project Accountant to join our team in Wilmington, NC

We are a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm, providing broad-based solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector.

We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally.

As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects.

These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives. 

Primary Function

The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting project delivery through managing and reporting of financial performance in accordance with policies.  Key areas of responsibility include cost accounting, billing, estimating/forecasting and cash flow analysis.  This position provides enhanced support to regional or program Project Managers and/or Management teams, representing the Finance function day-to-day. 

Primary Duties


* Assist Project Managers with setup, maintenance and close-out of projects in accounting software.


* Interprets contract commercial terms and ensures that they are built into project setups and controls.


* Review & coordinate verification of incurred costs including time, expenses and subconsultants.


* Prepare accurate and timely billings to clients and facilitate Project Manager review of billed and unbilled charges.


* Assist Project Managers with analysis of project budget and financial issues and variances; engage in financial review team meetings.


* Review and submit comments for monthly revenue generation and quarterly revenue forecast.


* Assist Project Managers with A/R collections as required.


* Assist with Project financial software training as needed.


* Support management with project analysis and data collection as needed.

 

Education and Experience Requirements


* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent work experience.


* 6-8+ years of relative work history.


* Experience with advanced computer software for project management (Deltek preferred.)


* Customer satisfaction oriented with a positive and collaborative approach to work.


* Experience working independently, take initiative, set priorities, to solve complex problems and see projects to completion.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

 

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, w...