Project Accountant
8 days ago
San Angelo
Job DescriptionDescription: We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team and help drive financial accuracy and insight across our growing portfolio of wind energy and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for full-cycle project accounting—including revenue recognition, job cost tracking, variance analysis, and month-end close—executed in accordance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide. The ideal candidate will partner closely with corporate accounting, operations, field teams, and FP&A to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting. This role also plays a critical part in improving ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) workflows, strengthening AP/PO processes, and supporting system enhancements that elevate data integrity and reduce manual touchpoints. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Financial Reporting • Maintain accurate project-level general ledgers and ensure compliance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide., • Prepare and record revenue recognition for specified jobs using the percentage-of-completion method, including accruals and over/under billings., • Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and tie-outs to subledgers., • Analyze budget vs. actuals across projects and divisions, identifying key cost drivers and margin variances; deliver concise insights to support reforecasting and executive reporting., • Support rolling forecasts in collaboration with FP&A, identifying trends and key drivers., • Co-partner to project accountants and operations by reviewing project-level financial inputs and highlighting data quality issues impacting roll-up reporting., • Validate journal entries for job cost reclasses, revenue true-ups, or error corrections to ensure data accuracy at the division and consolidated levels., • Monitor subcontractor tracking data and retainage records for accuracy, ensuring alignment with general ledger balances and reporting outputs., • Identify and escalate financial risks, inconsistencies, or irregular trends observed across project financials., • Document key financial reporting workflows, closing procedures, and system dependencies as the company continues to evolve its Dynamics 365 ERP and reporting systems., • Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on close calendar discipline, reporting automation, and forecasting consistency., • Support the standardization of internal deliverables, templates, and reporting packages to streamline month-end and forecast cycles. Requirements: Education & Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience, • Construction accounting or similar certification preferred, • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or another fully integrated ERP system is preferred, • Strong research and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage the workload on multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines., • Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments., • Strong customer service skills including excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager/controller., • Detail oriented and highly organized and able to follow and/or create a systematic method of performing a task., • Fluent in English The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites. Specific requirements include: • Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices., • Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment., • Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization., • Active listening and clear speech are essential for effectively supporting and coaching leaders and employees., • Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds, • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required