Project Accountant I

Summary

Michael Baker International is an engineering and consulting services company seeking a Project Accountant I to provide full life-cycle project accounting support to Project Managers. The role focuses on project financial analysis, setup, reporting, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial support for project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-level financial analysis to monitor project performance and provide insights on project health
• Identify potential financial or performance concerns and communicate findings to the Regional Project Accounting Manager
• Coordinate project setup activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and Michael Baker approval policies
• Review contracts to understand project scope, billing requirements, project type, and invoicing terms
• Maintain project information within Oracle, including project maintenance, budget updates, and funding modifications
• Prepare monthly project reporting and provide financial commentary on project performance, including unbilled and unearned revenue analysis
• Participate in project performance reviews and provide financial support and recommendations
• Support Project Managers and Department Managers with proposal pricing, budget support, audits, financial reporting, and special projects
• Monitor accounts receivable and support Project Managers with collection efforts
• Assist in resolving invoicing issues and developing corrective action plans to improve payment timeliness
• Support project revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies and procedures

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP system
• Experience supporting project-based organizations such as engineering, consulting, or professional services firms

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP system
• Experience supporting project-based organizations such as engineering, consulting, or professional services firms

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote workplace flexibility with preference for Eastern or Central Time Zone candidates