Syska Hennessy Project Accountant II at Syska Hennessy responsible for accounting for assigned projects including contract compliance and budget monitoring. Supports financial closure and variance reporting.
Responsibilities
Monitor the Production Group’s actual vs. budget and report the reasons for variances. Prepare variance reports related to group performance
Responsible for management of projects: opening, costing, tracking and financial closure
Perform informal project reviews to assess proper revenue recognition on projects
Monitor project revenue and assist the group managers in resolving variances
Oversee the period close and ensure all required entries have been properly posted
Conduct period end meetings to review performance and initiate corrective actions as required
Coordinate all financial activities between the project/contract and the Accounting Department
Responsible for handling and overseeing all aspects of the projects assigned such as financial objectives including budgeting, collections, and P&L detail review
Actively partner with group managers to resolve T&Cs detrimental to the company as well as assisting with collection efforts
Ability to handle multiple projects of varying sizes
Understanding of architectural engineering and construction industry, a plus
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific contract terms and conditions
Qualification
Must be flexible to work overtimeRobustDynamic Employee Resource GroupsCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Required
Ideal candidate thrives in areas of initiative, quality of work, customer focus and troubleshooting
Associates Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, desired but not required
5 to 10 years’ of experience in project accounting
Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Force or similar industry software experience desired
Must be flexible to work overtime
This role will require you to be physically in the office
Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program