Project Accountant - Ajulia Executive Search

Are you looking to make a career change in the transportation technology industry?  This exciting Project Accountant opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, stock options, paid PTO.  Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Project Accountant opportunity could be the right fit for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the coordination of regional Project Managers and Coordinators to ensure proper project setup, focusing on materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment in alignment with bids, estimates, budgets, and project changes/requirements.
• Provide administrative oversight for all regional projects, focusing on cost flow, accuracy, and timely management of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Collaborate actively with operational and other functional teams to meet project, regional, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Monitor and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of Regional Work In Progress (WIP) on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Lead and facilitate weekly and monthly project reviews to track progress, identify key concerns regarding timelines, delays, discrepancies in materials/labor/equipment/subcontractors, and changes to the scope of work.
• Work closely with regional teams, Accounting, and Finance to identify and resolve operational challenges, improve systems, maintain database integrity, ensure process compliance, and optimize reporting.
• Partner with Operations to enhance Cash Management and collections, focusing on prompt invoicing and submittals. Ensure compliance with procurement processes, including PO usage, credit card reconciliation, and timing.
• Take ownership of driving best practices for Under and Over billing, adhering to Customer, Contractual, and Regulatory requirements.
• Generate, analyze, and report on weekly and monthly KPIs. Review progress with regional teams and develop action plans to achieve or surpass these KPIs.
• Prior experience in supervising within a construction-related company.
• Experience leading regional project coordination and oversight in a construction environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field, with 5-7 years of experience in Project Management or Cost Accounting, ideally within highway, traffic signal, or ITS construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently for extended periods, whether in the office or remotely.
• Experience with Revenue Recognition and Earned Revenue.
• Required prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Viewpoint Spectrum.
• Familiarity with bidding software, such as HeavyBid, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities, both internally and externally.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire
• Paid Time Off
• Life insurance
• Paid Bank Holidays
• 401(k) matching

Salary: $80K-$105K (DOE)

Ask for: Roger Armenta

Job Id: 24980

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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