Senior Project Accountant

Company: CDM Smith
Location: New Haven
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

**31321BR****Requisition ID:**31321BR**Business Unit:**NAU**Job Description:***** We are open to this position being remote, hybrid, or working out of any of our US CDM Smith offices.***- Under light supervision, performs review and verification of monthly client project revenues for small to large projects of basic to high complexity to ensure accuracy of information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).- Performs review and analysis of monthly outstanding unbilled account balances.- Participates in monthly project review calls to identify problems/opportunities with respect to revenue.- Records adjustments to revenue in enterprise financial system(s).- Participates in the development of project accounting policies and procedures and ensures they are kept current, documented, and followed.- Prepares client invoices for assigned group of contracts, including verifying contract terms, collating invoice packages, filing and retention of invoice documentation.- Reviews invoices generated by finance staff for accuracy and distributes final/approved invoices to the client.- Follows prescribed project setup document received from project leadership and translates setup documentation into the financial system.- Closes out completed projects in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.- Researches tax requirements for project location.- Confirms tax amounts due with corporate tax department.- Ensures confirmed tax amounts are properly included on client invoices.- Utilizes financial systems to facilitate billing and payment of subcontractors.- Performs other duties as required.**Job Title:**Senior Project Accountant**Group:**WCG**Employment Type:**Regular**Minimum Qualifications:**- Bachelor's degree.- 4 years of related experience.- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.**Preferred Qualifications:**- Project accounting experience with an architecture, engineering, and/or construction firm.- Previous experience with Oracle.- Previous experience with MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook.**EEO Statement:**We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.**Why CDM Smith?:**Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.**Job Site Location:**United States - Nationwide**Agency Disclaimer:**All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.**Amount of Travel Required:**5%**Assignment Category:**Fulltime-Regular**Visa Sponsorship Available:**No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.**U.S. Vaccine Status:**CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") are committed to your health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.**Pay Range Minimum:**$67,184**Pay Range Maximum:**$107,474

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