Project Accounting Supervisor (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Accounting Supervisor to join our North America Finance team.

Working closely with the Project Accountant Programs Manager, this position will provide functional and leadership support to Project Managers and Project Accounting teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to join a well-positioned global environmental leader in an exciting and growing industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Manage, develop and coach Project Accounting (PA) functions and individuals, including providing oversight of and guidance to the PA team members


* Develop and balance workload among the PA team


* Support the PAs on all financial or process related questions


* Monthly review of Aged and Unallocated WIP for client changes


* Review project related financial reports to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to clients


* Assist with sales recognition and variance clearance


* Responsible for the invoice delivery and KPI DSO measurement of PA team


* Generate accurate and timely client invoicing in GMS for all billable charges in accordance with established billing calendars or contracts


* Escalate finance issues as appropriate, and work with affected parties to identify, troubleshoot, and implement steps to improve processes and / or prevent issues from occurring in the future


* Be proficient with the standard ERM Finance / Project Management systems / tools and share knowledge with other PAs as appropriate


* Performs a weekly review of project time and costs posted to GMS with Project Manager to ensure accurate reporting of project activity.

Follow-up and take the appropriate steps to correct invalid charges


* Respond to consultant inquiries in an efficient and timely manner, via phone, email, and/or face-to-face communication


* Support training of new Finance employees


* Complete and provide annual staff performance & development reviews

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelors in accounting from an accredited university preferred.


* 3-5 years of project accounting experience; professional services experience preferred.


* Strong analytical and communication skills that enable complex problems and solutions to be effectively articulated to all levels of the organization.


* Familiar with multiple reporting tools including Excel, ERP reports, Data Warehouse reporting and experience using mid- to high-level accounting software packages (such as BST, Deltek, Oracle).


* Ability to work with minimal direction in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks.


* “Hands-on” professional with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


* Strong leadership skills.

For the Project Accountant Supervisor, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,000 - $80,000.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limite...