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Job Title: Project Accountant

Position Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial management, reporting, and analysis of EvapTech Inc. projects. This role ensures that all project-related financial transactions are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The Project Accountant serves as the key liaison between operations, project management, and finance, providing financial insight to support effective project execution and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of EvapTech Inc. projects from initiation through completion.
• Provide ongoing support to Project Managers by processing project-related customer billings and invoices.
• Monitor project performance by tracking actual costs against budget and analyzing variances.
• Review and process project-related customer invoices, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Perform monthly project reconciliations, including work-in-progress (WIP), billings, and accruals.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to review financial results and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support cash flow forecasting by managing project billing schedules and collections.
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and supporting schedules related to project activity.
• Review subcontractor certificates of insurance every six months and ensure a current COI is on file for all subcontractors active on our job sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and contractual obligations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project accounting processes.
• Partner with business leaders to drive operational and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on progress billing, project or construction accounting.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of GAAP and job cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software (e.g., Jobscope, Tagetik, or equivalent).
• Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with project teams and management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Performance Metrics

• Timeliness and accuracy of project financial reporting.
• Budget vs. actual cost control effectiveness.
• Billing and collections efficiency.
• Compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Quality of collaboration with project management and operations teams.

Work Environment

• This is an in-office role.
• May require extended hours during month-end close or key project milestones.
• This position requires a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• We value strong interpersonal relationships and longevity of employment.
• We expect the Project Accountant to take full responsibility for assigned tasks, ensure timely completion with high attention to details and hold themselves accountable for both successes and setbacks with professionalism and integrity.

Summary of Pay & Benefits

• Salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit-sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• Pretax Savings & Investment Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability