Project Accounting Manager

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

About Us:

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

 

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role:

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Project Accounting Manager to oversee project financial management, reporting, and controls across large-scale EPC power generation and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for leading project accounting activities, ensuring accurate cost tracking, revenue recognition, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting project leadership with actionable financial insights. 

 

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in EPC or construction project accounting, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to partner closely with project managers, cost specialists, and corporate finance teams to drive financial accuracy and performance.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead project accounting activities for multiple large-scale EPC projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost tracking 
  • Oversee monthly close processes including revenue recognition, accruals, and WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting 
  • Partner with project management and project controls teams to monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance 
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies 
  • Analyze project financial performance and provide variance explanations and recommendations to leadership 
  • Support development and maintenance of project financial forecasts and cash flow projections 
  • Review and approve project-related invoices, commitments, and subcontractor billing activities 
  • Lead audits and support internal/external audit requests related to project accounting 
  • Implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation 
  • Mentor and support junior project accountants and accounting staff 
  • Collaborate with procurement, legal, and operations teams to ensure alignment on financial terms and contract compliance 
  • Support system enhancements and ERP usage (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) for project accounting functions 
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 
  • 7–12+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in EPC, construction, or industrial environments 
  • 3-5 years of management experience
  • Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition principles 
  • Experience with project cost controls, WIP reporting, and financial forecasting 
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar) 
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities 
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams 
  • Ability to manage multiple high-value projects in a fast-paced environment 
What You'll Get:
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Weekly Pay  
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan  
  • Holiday Pay  
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)  
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage  
  • Pet Insurance  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
  • Professional Development Opportunities  
  • Tuition Assistance  
  • Employee Discount Program 
Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, Alabama
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Corporate Financeunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • J D Edwardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Power Generationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Progress Reportsunmatched
  • Project Controlunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Revenue Accountingunmatched
  • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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