What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at BSC Group?
BSC applies design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and the communities where we live. We recognize different passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to implement meaningful change and long-term improvements to our transportation infrastructure. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, each member of our team is personally invested in and committed to every decision we make and action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients. BSC is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team!
A successful team member must:
- Enjoy a challenge! Internal debates keep us learning and growing.
- Be passionate about seeking, sharing, and applying new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and company performance.
- Be committed to continuous upskilling and lifelong learning (seeking opportunities to work outside your comfort zone).
- Maintain a high professional standard for being ethical, respectful, and fair with your BSC team, clients, and the communities we serve.
- Have the courage and strength to demonstrate character on a daily basis. Bring your whole self to work!
As a Project Accountant at BSC Group, Inc. you will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of a project, such as budgeting, invoicing, reporting, and auditing. You will work closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget. A project accountant also monitors and analyzes the project's performance and profitability and provides recommendations for improvement. Additionally, they handle the billing process for the project, including preparing and sending invoices, collecting payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
- Track and report on project expenditures, revenues, and variances.
- Manage the project billing process including preparing and sending invoices, collecting payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
- Process and verify project invoices and payments.
- Ensure compliance with project contracts, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with project set-up, changes, close-outs and final settlement.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, subconsultants and vendors on financial matters.
- Perform project audits and reconciliations.
- Prepare and present project financial reports and statements.
- Identify and resolve project accounting and billing issues and discrepancies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting or similar role.
- Proficient in accounting software; Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Public billing experience (MassDOT, MBTA) is a plus.
- Familiarity with month end close and Adjusting journal entries a plus
We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members work remotely and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC’s workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows working from home, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.
BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We are focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter responding to the bulleted items listed herein.
All responses and submissions are completely confidential.
No telephone calls, no recruiters, please.