PROJECT ACCOUNTANT I – Project Accounting

Job Description

Project Accountant I | RemoteHunter

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Michael Baker International, which prefers remote work flexibility for Eastern or Central Time Zone candidates in the United States. Michael Baker International is an engineering and consulting firm that addresses complex infrastructure challenges across transportation, environmental, and construction domains. The organization supports communities by enhancing safety, accessibility, sustainability, and prosperity. The Project Accountant I directly contributes to the success and financial health of projects by providing comprehensive accounting support, financial analysis, and insights throughout the project lifecycle.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – United States
• Pay: $65000–$72000 yearly
• Team: Supports financial management by partnering with project teams and assisting managers.
• Mission: Provides comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring financial compliance and aiding in revenue recognition for critical infrastructure projects.
• Tech Stack: Oracle systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis: Conduct project-level financial analysis to assess and report on project performance, identifying and communicating concerns to management.
• Project Setup & Compliance: Coordinate project setup to ensure alignment with contract and policy requirements, and analyze contracts to understand scope, billing, and invoicing terms.
• Data Management: Maintain and update essential project data within Oracle systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare monthly reports with financial commentary on project status and support project performance reviews with financial insights and recommendations.
• Financial Operations Support: Monitor accounts receivable, aid in collection processes, resolve invoicing issues, and develop plans to improve payment timeliness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience in accounting or project accounting.
• Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, effective written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration, and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: A master’s degree, professional certifications (CPA, CMA), audit experience, familiarity with Oracle Project Accounting or similar ERP systems, or experience in project-based organizations.