Senior Project Accountant (Architecture + Engineering)

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• 401(k) WITH MATCH
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS 
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: 42 W 39^th Street, 10^th Floor, New York, NY 10018  

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description: BRAVO Group is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support Architecture Engineering project team members and work closely with public agency clients. The candidate we are seeking must be a diligent self-starter, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and detail-oriented. The candidate will be responsible for all facets of project accounting.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project set up and maintenance in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Project budgeting and earnings analysis.
• Preparing client invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Monitoring WIP and unbilled balances for unacceptable aging.
• Monitoring AR and unpaid balances for unacceptable aging.
• Reviewing and monitoring cost/performance on a weekly/monthly basis and alert Project Manager to potential problem areas.
• Reviewing vendor and subconsultant project invoices either time and material or lump sum for accuracy prior to Accounts Payable processing.
• Conducting budget project review meetings with Project Managers as needed.
• Assisting Project Managers to successfully execute projects financially.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-7 years of full-time experience in an Accounting role, with a majority of experience being in Project Accounting.
• Significant exposure to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience supporting public agency projects is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• BST experience is a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university. #LI-Onsite 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.