Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant | BW Design Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at BW Design Group, located in one of its 45 offices across the US, with limited regional travel possibly required. You will join a committed team of over 1500 professionals who work to shape the world through their projects. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of capital projects, ensuring accurate reporting and profitability for the business. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing environment where your contributions are valued, and you are empowered to make a significant impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, US offices
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins, supporting capital projects and implementing solutions for clients.
• Tech Stack: EMS software system, proposal software system, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gatekeep Project Finances: Serve as the financial gatekeeper for all project revenues, costs, and margins, ensuring their accurate flow to the business’ audited financial statements.
• Manage Project Forecasts & Billing: Review, analyze, and approve project forecasts, revenue/cost recognition, and client invoices, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal finance guidelines.
• Support Project Teams: Provide essential project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices, tracking project labor and expenses, and advising on budget variations.
• Ensure Compliance & Profitability: Maintain compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies, while identifying opportunities for profitability and recommending appropriate risk reserves.
• Contribute to Financial Operations: Support financial department leadership during month-end close, assist with tracking business trends and KPIs, and participate in the annual external audit.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, with a foundational understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems.
• Experience: Relevant financial or accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment, demonstrating the ability to work with financial systems and procedures.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills, solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational capabilities, and the proven ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines.
• Bonus: A working knowledge of equipment and service procurement.