Jr. Accountant

Position Overview

• The Jr. Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and finalizing project invoices in accordance with client contracts, company policies, and deadlines. This role works closely with Project Managers, the Project Accounting team, and clients to ensure accurate billing, resolve issues promptly, and maintain strong communication throughout the billing cycle.
• Experience with Deltek Vision (or similar ERP systems) and/or the construction or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is helpful but not required — we’re happy to train the right candidate.

Essential Functions

• Assist in applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles: review customer contracts, identify performance obligations, determine transaction prices, allocate revenue, etc.
• Support project accounting: track costs, project billing, revenue & cost accruals, change orders, work in progress (WIP), etc.
• Bank reconciliations
• Process journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable: review invoices, code expenses to the correct projects/companies, and ensure timely, accurate processing
• Help with month-end / quarter-end close tasks: ensuring project-level revenue / cost recognition is accurate and timely.
• Assist with budgets & forecasts at the project level; compare actuals vs estimates and report variances.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Legal, and Billing teams to ensure contract terms are accounted for appropriately.
• Maintain documentation for revenue recognition and project accounting processes; support audits (internal/external) as needed.
• Help improve processes/systems related to project accounting, revenue recognition, internal controls.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience with project accounting is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standard.
• Knowledge of accounts payable workflows and project-based invoice coding.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with accounting / ERP systems (e.g. Deltek, Sage, NetSuite, Procore)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Great communication skills; ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (Sales / Contracts / Project Management / Legal).

Nice to have, but not necessary:

• AEC industry experience.
• Experience analyzing or handling change orders, contract modifications.
• Exposure to cost accounting, overhead allocations.
• Experience with revenue/billing modules in ERP systems.
• Experience working in a multicompany accounting environment
• Prior exposure to audits (internal or external) or preparing supporting schedules/disclosures.