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Job Description Position Summary: The Project Accountant will support the financial management of active generation development projects, ensuring accurate project accounting, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project cost controls. This role serves as a key liaison between project teams, accounting, procurement, treasury, and senior leadership, providing reliable financial data, reporting, and analysis throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of project accounting for capital development projects, including project setup, cost tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting. Maintain project cost structures in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and ensure costs, commitments, purchase orders, and work orders are accurately recorded. Partner with Accounts Payable, procurement, and project teams to ensure proper cost coding, timely cost capture, and resolution of accounting discrepancies. Review requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and retainage balances to ensure compliance with approved budgets and project controls. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) accounting. Monitor project budgets and communicate cost variances, risks, and financial performance to project managers and leadership. Assist with cash flow forecasting, funding requirements, and capital budget planning for multiple projects. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, investors, lenders, and auditors. Develop and maintain project spending reports, dashboards, and variance analyses utilizing D365, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and Excel. Ensure financial integrity through project cost audits, coding reviews, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. Support annual audits, tax reporting requirements, and process improvement initiatives, including workflow automation and reporting enhancements. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred. 4 years+ of accounting experience, preferably supporting capital projects, construction accounting, energy, power generation, or other capital-intensive industries. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including capital project accounting, cost capitalization, CWIP, and asset classification. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Project Management module) or similar ERP/project accounting systems. Experience with budget preparation, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and project financial reporting. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and large data set analysis. Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Fabric, and Microsoft Copilot is a plus. Familiarity with procurement and payment systems, purchase order workflows, and project cost controls. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to management, investors, auditors, and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining financial accuracy. Collaborative, proactive detail oriented with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Grant Accountant is responsible for the financial management, compliance, reporting, and monitoring of all grant-funded programs within the organization. This position ensures that grant revenues and expenditures are properly recorded, tracked, and reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, donor requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Grant Accountant works collaboratively with program directors, development staff, and finance personnel to support effective grant management throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through closeout and audit. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Grant Financial Management • Establish and maintain accounting records for all grants and contracts., • Track grant revenues, expenditures, receivables, deferred revenue, and restricted funds., • Monitor spending to ensure compliance with approved grant budgets and funding restrictions., • Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger on a monthly basis., • Prepare journal entries related to grant transactions and allocations., • Maintain grant files and supporting financial documentation.Budget Development and Monitoring, • Assist with preparation of grant budgets during proposal development., • Support program managers in developing accurate and realistic grant budgets., • Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets and provide variance analyses., • Identify potential budget issues and recommend corrective actions., • Prepare financial forecasts and spending projections for grant-funded programs.Financial Reporting, • Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to funding agencies., • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual grant expenditure reports., • Prepare reimbursement requests, drawdowns, and invoicing for grant-funded programs., • Ensure financial reports reconcile with accounting records and supporting documentation., • Assist management with grant-related financial analysis and reporting.Nonprofit Grant Compliance, • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and private foundation grant requirements., • Monitor adherence to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), grant agreements, and donor restrictions., • Review expenditures to verify allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and proper documentation., • Track restricted and unrestricted funds and ensure proper accounting treatment., • Monitor cost-sharing, matching fund, and in-kind contribution requirements., • Maintain grant compliance calendars for reporting deadlines, renewals, and closeout requirements., • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and internal controls related to grants management., • Assist staff in understanding grant regulations and spending requirements., • Monitor subrecipient and subcontractor financial compliance, when applicable., • Review procurement and contracting activities for compliance with grant requirements.Fund Accounting and Internal Controls, • Maintain accurate accounting of restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds., • Ensure proper allocation of direct and indirect costs among programs and grants., • Assist in developing and maintaining cost allocation methodologies., • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and grant resources., • Identify and address compliance risks and financial irregularities.Audit and Monitoring Support, • Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual audits., • Assist with Single Audits and grant-specific audits., • Respond to auditor requests and funding agency inquiries., • Address audit findings and implement corrective action plans as necessary., • Ensure compliance with document retention requirements.Grant Closeout, • Review all expenditures prior to grant closeout., • Prepare final financial reports and reimbursement requests., • Ensure all grant obligations are fulfilled before project completion., • Coordinate financial closeout activities with program and development staff., • Maintain complete records in accordance with grant and regulatory requirements.Collaboration and Support, • Serve as a resource to program managers on grant financial matters., • Provide training and guidance on grant compliance and financial procedures., • Collaborate with the Development Department during grant proposal preparation., • Participate in cross-departmental planning related to grant-funded initiatives., • Support special projects and other finance department functions as assigned.Qualifications Education • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required., • CPA, CGMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.Experience, • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required., • Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit grant accounting or fund accounting experience preferred., • Experience managing federal, state, and private foundation grants strongly preferred., • Experience with Single Audits and Uniform Guidance compliance highly desirable.Knowledge and Skills, • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles., • Strong understanding of federal grant regulations and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)., • Knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and restricted fund management., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel., • Experience with Quickbooks-nonprofit accounting software., • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines., • High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.Benefits:, • Competitive Pay: $25–$27/hour, • Eligible for NJ Earned Sick Leave, • Professional Development Opportunities, • Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment, • Flexible Scheduling, if applicable Powered by JazzHR g0jYhyBi4h

Job Description Sr. Project Account Location: Central – NJ Salary/Wage: Competitive Salary and Benefit Package Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Finance and Accounting Relevant Work Experience: 3-5 years in equivalent position Career Level: Experienced Education Level: Associates degree Job Description: A professional engineering company in Middlesex County is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of an Associate Degree in a business-related field and 3-5 years of Accounting experience who will take complete responsibility for Sr. Project Accountant Role and related responsibilities. The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and possess excellent communication skills. Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to): • Prepare and maintain various project accounting reports, • Enter monthly billing in the GL software system, • Maintain up-to-date billing system, • General Ledger Coding, • Reconcile to the general ledger & process adjustments, • Maintain Customer account files & aging reports, • Interact with project team on daily basis., • Reconcile Bank Statements, • Resolve client queries, • Manage collection and allocation of payments, • Follow established procedures for processing cash receipts Education, Skills and Experience Requirements • Knowledge of accounts receivable & AIA billing processes, • Knowledge of office administration and procedures, • Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures, • Experience and working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, • Familiarity with Timberline software is a plus, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organizational skills Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer \nCompany Description BRUNS-PAK is a New Jersey based data center engineering firm that helps clients strategize, implement, and provision innovative, resilient solutions for mission-critical data center infrastructure. In an always-on world flooded by data and demanding information connectivity through an ever-expanding array of devices, we deliver robust design/build solutions for cloud, colo, datacenter, and edge environments. We engineer solutions that balance ultra-reliability with Quality of Service (QoS) demands, storage challenges, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, capital expenditure (capex) control, and operational expenditure (OPEX) options. With a legacy of over 6,000 successful data center projects across the United States, Canada, and Europe, BRUNS-PAK’s engineering expertise spans cloud, colocation, on-premises, edge, and hybrid infrastructures. BRUNS-PAK is a New Jersey based data center engineering firm that helps clients strategize, implement, and provision innovative, resilient solutions for mission-critical data center infrastructure. In an always-on world flooded by data and demanding information connectivity through an ever-expanding array of devices, we deliver robust design/build solutions for cloud, colo, datacenter, and edge environments.\r\n\r\nWe engineer solutions that balance ultra-reliability with Quality of Service (QoS) demands, storage challenges, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, capital expenditure (capex) control, and operational expenditure (OPEX) options. With a legacy of over 6,000 successful data center projects across the United States, Canada, and Europe, BRUNS-PAK’s engineering expertise spans cloud, colocation, on-premises, edge, and hybrid infrastructures.

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. The Transaction Advisory Services practice is seeking a Senior Manager to join a collaborative, growing transaction team. You will work as an individual contributor as well as part of a collaborative team to facilitate and support client buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence and Quality of Earnings ("QoE") engagements. You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work Lead financial due diligence engagements for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including quality of earnings, working capital analysis, and financial modeling. Manage multiple transaction engagement teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, clear communication, and adherence to deadlines. Review client financials, identify key risks and value drivers, and present findings to executives, private equity firms, and other stakeholders. Oversee preparation of detailed Key Findings Reports, Databooks, and financial presentations that summarize findings, proposed adjustments, and deal considerations. Assess the quality of the target's reported revenues, margins, earnings, net assets, net working capital and cash flows. Collaborate with tax, valuation, audit, advisory and consulting teams to provide integrated solutions and insights throughout the transaction lifecycle. Mentor and develop staff through training, performance feedback, and "on-the-job" engagement coaching. Stay current on market trends, accounting standards, and industry developments impacting transaction activity. Lead meetings and conference calls with client and target company management and serve as a secondary point of contact for client personnel with respect to day-to-day execution matters. Work closely with clients, investment banks, PE investors, attorneys and other key stakeholders. Participate in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities, including but not limited to authoring Thought Leadership articles, attending transaction-focused business conferences, and being an active contributor to priority client relationship teams. May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations. 10+ years of transaction advisory and/or audit experience from a national public accounting and/or other professional services firms 3+ years of supervisory experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of successfully completing CPA certification Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (revenue recognition - ASC 606, inventory, accrual-based accounting) High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge in Power BI and/or similar financial modeling analytical tools Excellent interpersonal and team building skills Proficient written and oral communication skills Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task on several simultaneous transactions Strong organizational skills Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor Flexibility to be "on call" at select critical times during the transaction process when the client and EA team requires the Manager's active participation in the time-sensitive transaction Ability to thrive and be effective, responsive, and decisive in fast-paced settings Collaboratively work with TAS leaders and other EisnerAmper professionals to strategically drive growth and bring appropriate resources to opportunities. The TAS Practice assists financial and strategic investors and lenders in connection with evaluating complex acquisition and divestiture transactions. Our professionals have decades of experience advising clients in every aspect of the transaction, from pre-LOI stage through closing. We are looking for professionals in selected geographic and functional markets to add to the continued growth and expansion of our TAS practice. Our SWAT Team process, backed by the institutional knowledge and established reputation of the firm, enables us to be flexible and always evaluate what can take our team and clients to the next level. Whether it's a new internal process, digital platform, or service offering, we believe that innovative ideas come from all levels and every employee should have the opportunity to make an impact on the business, our clients, and their careers. EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions, PE firms, start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients. EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. 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Project Accountant Edison, New Jersey, United States, 08817 G William Group LLC (GWG) is a Construction Management and Consulting Firm based out of Edison, NJ that takes on each and every project with a primary focus on their client's success. Our team of professionals both individually and collectively has had a strong history of successful projects and incredible client relationships within New Jersey and the immediate surrounding markets. Our knowledge of the private development process in our market and our access to local resources make us the right team player for any client's commercial development needs. We are looking for an entry-level Project Accountant to join our team! You will play an important role in managing financial workflows, tracking project costs, data entry, cost accounting, and generating invoices. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain accurate financial records and optimize project profitability. Essential Job Functions: Maintain financial records for projects in the project management system, and ensure accuracy in reporting. Become proficient in generating AIA billing & reporting. Work closely with the Operations Team to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows. Respond promptly to the needs of vendors and subcontractors. Collaborate with the project team to monitor and review all project billings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Verify and process subcontractor and general condition payments. Ensure timely and accurate construction billings for multiple projects. Review Committed Costs, ensuring approved contracts and change orders are posted in the monthly requisition process. Assist with job closeout, verifying final commitment balances and retainage payables. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements 2+ years of proven experience in cost accounting, project accounting, preferably in construction Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and costing. Proficiency in Procore (preferred), QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel). Understanding of General Ledger and Cost Codes. Ability to prepare financial reports. Perform business analysis, cost analysis, and risk identification skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Tactful, diplomatic, and professional when working with subcontractors and colleagues. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical Demands of the Job: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional lifting of office supplies or documents (up to 20lbs). May require occasional travel to project locations. FLSA Status: Exempt Benefits 401(k) Plan with Matching Health Benefits for Employee covered by employer Dental and Eye Insurance Life Insurance

LS Power is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its growing Generation Development Accounting team. As the generation development portfolio expands, so does the volume, complexity, and financial risk of capital project activity. This role maintains the financial visibility and control senior management requires as projects move from early-stage development through construction and into service. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary financial partner to project management and development teams, ensuring every dollar of capital spend is accurately tracked, properly coded, and clearly reported across the project lifecycle. The role goes beyond recording transactions. It means flagging budget variances before they escalate, challenging cost classifications before they hit the ledger, and delivering the financial discipline that supports confident decision-making at the executive level. Deep proficiency in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Management module and a demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools to streamline reporting and surface insights faster are essential. What You Will Do Project Accounting & Month-End Close • Own end-to-end project accounting for active generation development projects, serving as the primary contact for project cost information for internal and external stakeholders., • Maintain project cost structures in the D365 Project Management module so that work orders, purchase orders, and contract commitments are reflected accurately and in real time., • Coordinate with AP, procurement, and project development teams on accurate capital coding and timely cost capture in the general ledger, and resolve coding disputes to prevent month-end backlogs., • Review requisitions and purchase orders through the approval workflow, confirming project coding and budget alignment before commitments are released., • Review construction contract invoices against approved budgets, support the project team in maintaining change order logs, and track retainage balances across all active generation development projects., • Proactively identify budget variances at the contract and work order level and communicate findings to project managers and senior management before variances compound., • Manage month-end close, including recording actuals, determining accruals, posting audit-ready journal entries, and reconciling construction-in-progress (CWIP), AP accrual, and retainage balances., • Monitor CWIP balances with project managers and fixed asset accounting to ensure timely plant-in-service transfers, on-schedule asset transfer packages, and proper cost componentization and classification at project completion., • Support the broader accounting team with audit requests, special projects, and process improvement initiatives as they arise. Cash Flow Management & Financial Reporting • Assist with monthly cash forecasting, maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast reflecting current project schedules, contract commitments, and funding requirements., • Coordinate with project managers, treasury, and senior management to align cash forecasts with milestones and capital call schedules so funding precedes major expenditures., • Monitor cash positions across project entities, prepare monthly cash summaries with variance explanations, and flag cash flow risk such as overruns, accelerated spend, or delayed recoveries well before liquidity is impacted., • Build and maintain the monthly project spend report for leadership and investors using D365 data and AI-powered reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Copilot), with templates that pull cost data automatically and reduce manual preparation time., • Tailor report formats and narratives to the audience, from executive dashboards to investor reporting packages that meet contractual requirements., • Support budget preparation and monthly variance analysis, developing bottom-up capital budgets with project managers and preparing explanations that distinguish timing differences from scope changes and true overruns., • Complete monthly and quarterly reporting required by individual project agreements, including investor reports, lender compliance packages, and project-level financial statements., • Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and the annual audit, including audit schedules, auditor inquiries, and audit-ready project files maintained year-round., • Support the annual capital budget process, coordinating with project managers to compile and review capital project budgets. Project Controls & Financial Integrity • Act as the primary point of accountability for the accuracy of project cost data in D365, ensuring management reporting, investor reporting, and financial statements all draw from a single, reliable source of truth., • Maintain and enforce project cost coding standards in D365 to prevent misclassification of operating costs as capital expenditures (or vice versa), and maintain a self-serve coding reference guide for project managers and AP staff., • Conduct periodic audits of project cost transactions to identify miscoded items, duplicate charges, or unapproved commitments, and work with the relevant teams to resolve and prevent recurrence., • Establish month-end review checklists and project close-out procedures that confirm all costs are captured, coded, and reconciled before reports are issued., • Escalate control issues such as budget overruns, unauthorized commitments, or unusual cost patterns, and prepare a monthly project controls summary of open issues, corrective actions, and emerging risks., • Support the tax teams and external tax advisors with project cost schedules, asset classification detail, and cost basis documentation segregated by asset type, jurisdiction, and tax treatment., • Contribute to process improvement, documenting current-state processes and developing D365 workflows, automated controls, and reporting enhancements that increase efficiency and reduce error risk. We Want You On Our Team Because You... • Have strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting practices as applied to capital project and construction accounting, including cost capitalization, CWIP, and asset classification., • Are proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365, with the ability to navigate the Project Management module and extract, analyze, and report on project cost data with minimal support., • Are familiar with procurement and payment management software, preferably D365 Procurement & Sourcing and IBM Maximo (others considered), including a solid understanding of requisition and purchase order approval workflows and how POs and invoices flow into the project ledger., • Are comfortable using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Power BI to build spending reports, automate variance analysis, and present financial data to technical and non-technical audiences., • Have strong Microsoft Excel skills, including modeling, pivot tables, and large data set management; Power Query and Fabric experience is a plus., • Can manage multiple active projects simultaneously, meeting recurring deadlines while maintaining the attention to detail accurate reporting requires., • Bring exceptional analytical and reasoning ability, with strong quantitative skills and the instinct to dig into variances and understand the "why" behind the numbers., • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the presence to present project financial status in management meetings, investor calls, and audit settings., • Take a collaborative approach that builds strong relationships with project managers, AP, treasury, tax, and senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight., • Have a strong sense of ownership, surfacing issues before they escalate and operating with the integrity and professionalism LS Power's investors and partners expect. Ideally, You Have • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; a master's degree or CPA designation is a plus., • Minimum of four years of accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to capital project or construction accounting in an energy, power generation, or capital-intensive industry., • Experience managing project accounting in a multi-entity environment with active capital development programs., • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Project Management module) or a comparable ERP/project accounting system; configuring or maintaining project cost structures is a plus., • Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting for capital projects, and preparing financial reports for lenders and senior management