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EKI Environment & Water, Inc. · 18 hours ago

Senior Project Accountant

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving clients throughout the United States. The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial performance of EKI’s project portfolio through accurate project accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, while partnering with project teams to ensure informed decision-making.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaterWater Transportation

Responsibilities

Manage project accounting activities across multiple active projects, including setup, maintenance, and closeout
Prepare and review project WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and percent-complete calculations
Partner with Project Managers to support accurate project forecasting, budgeting, and financial decision-making
Review and analyze project costs, labor, and billing to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms
Prepare and review project invoices, including AIA and time-and-materials billing
Monitor and assist with the resolution of outstanding WIP, accounts receivable, and billing variances
Support month-end close activities related to project accounting and financial reporting
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
Provide guidance and informal leadership to junior accounting or billing staff as needed
Other duties as required

Qualification

Project accountingFinancial reportingDeltek AjeraMicrosoft ExcelAEC consulting experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in project accounting, with a strong preference for experience in the AEC consulting industry
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with project managers, engineers, and external clients
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and project data
Exceptional attention to detail with a consistent track record of accuracy and reliability
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial reporting and analysis tools
Extensive hands-on experience with Deltek Ajera or comparable project-based accounting systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across project teams and organizational levels
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, remain highly organized, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a project-driven environment
Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and a high level of ownership over work product
Professional demeanor with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to work
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as required for project or office needs
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for team/company meetings up to 2% of the time

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities
Outstanding training opportunities
Incentive compensation including bonuses
Retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
401(k) profit-sharing contributions
Group medical, vision, and dental benefits

Company

EKI Environment & Water, Inc.

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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