Project Accountant at Toole Design Group in Silver Spring, MD, USA

Job description

• Design streets that move people-not just cars.
• At Toole Design, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance team, someone who's energized to support the financial health of impactful roadway and active transportation projects from behind the scenes-bringing accuracy, insight, and operational excellence that helps our mission and values come to life.
• Join Us. Make an Impact.
• We're proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team-apply today.

Responsibilities

• You help manage the financial health of multiple projects from setup through closeout. You prepare invoices, monitor project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns, and create and maintain project accounts in our ERP system using established procedures. You manage unbilled work, support project setup and closeout, assist project managers with billing issues and collections, reconcile receipts and budgets, and communicate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants. You also compile information for internal and external auditors and contribute to staff trainings.

Requirements

• · A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• · Five or more years of project accounting experience
• · A basic understanding of GAAP and experience analyzing project financial information
• · Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or other job cost accounting software
• · Experience reading and reviewing contracts
• · Experience working with Departments of Transportation (DOTs); California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience is a plus
• · Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines
• · Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships

Skills

Required

• Project accounting
• GAAP understanding
• Analyzing project financial information
• Reading and reviewing contracts
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• · A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• · A flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely
• · 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• · Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support
• · The opportunity to support projects that improve lives-advancing safe, inclusive design grounded in ethics, empathy, and equity
• We are targeting a salary range of $74,000 to $84,000 for this position.