Stantec · 2 days ago
Project Accountant
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Project Accountant responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with internal controls and providing excellent customer service to internal business partners.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Financial management of projects assigned by the Project Accounting Lead (PAL), which includes but is not limited to project setup, maintenance, invoicing, and project closure
Provide excellent customer service and a customer-centric focus, while providing a quality of work that consistently meets or exceeds expectations
Build strong relationships with and serve as a trusted advisor to our internal business partners including Project Managers (PM) and Project Manager Assistants (PMA)
Build and maintain relationships with other Project Accountants and other FST members, including Finance Managers, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, to ensure collaborative teamwork
Independently organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of deliverables. Escalate concerns/issues to PAL as required
Implement process or procedural changes identified and rolled out by management
Collaborate with PM and PMA to recommend an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS), issue accurate and contractually compliant invoices, and perform other ad hoc functions as requested
Evaluate project setup and budget change documentation to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, internal controls and IFRS
Collaborate with Stantec’s finance team in Pune, India to ensure timely delivery and accurate completion of tasks they support
Prepare internal and external audit support and respond to inquiries from PA Leadership and Finance Managers
Qualification
Required
Must be organized, willing to embrace change and have a strong attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills are required
General accounting knowledge obtained through experience and/or education
Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and oral) along with the ability to build and foster excellent working relationships
Ability to identify potential implications of actions to mitigate downstream financial impacts
Ability to independently review contracts and understand the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms
Preferred
Experience with Oracle preferred but not required
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field preferred
0-3 years of related experience preferred but not required
Basic Microsoft Excel skills required with an intermediate level understanding preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
A wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Rob Simm
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-05
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