Bowman Consulting · 2 days ago
Project Accountant - Remote, US (Eastern or Central time zone)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expBowman Consulting is seeking a Project Accountant to join their remote team. The role involves overseeing and reporting on project cost accounting, acting as a liaison between operations and corporate accounting functions, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting.
Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Oversee and report on project cost accounting in adherence to company accounting policies and procedures
Act as a liaison between operations and many corporate accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, etc
Review and analyze key performance metrics to support operations management and identify continuous improvement processes
Identify, research, and resolve project issues
Reconcile and analyze project cost reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Assist and work with the Regional Controller to provide various account reports, collections, etc
Use job billing experience to coordinate with other project billers and project managers in the region to ensure accuracy of project setups and adherence to procedures
Update and maintain client's budgets, consultant's budgets, scope, pricing, change orders, and provide evaluation and reporting
Use general business management skills in reviewing both project and business operating performance
Perform project set-up for new projects
Manage monthly invoicing process for projects
Review vendor and subcontractor invoices process
Contact customers concerning past due balances and collect those balances up until 90 days after invoice date
Aid, as appropriate, the Senior Account Manager in collections efforts after 90 days
Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for escalation to Controller and/or General Counsel for follow-up action
Prepare management reporting schedules as it relates to collections and accounts receivables
Prepare draft correspondence pertaining to collections and accounts receivables issues
Assist with annual financial audit preparation as needed
Maintain petty cash account reconciliation and daily cash receipts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience
Thorough knowledge of GAAP
Must have AP full cycle exposure
Experience with an ERP system
Preferred
Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA)
Seven or more (7+) years of corporate accounting experience
Prior architecture, engineering, and/or construction accounting experience
Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint
Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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2025-12-09
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