Senior Project Accountant
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Company: MOSS (Moss Audio Corporation)
Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
For almost 50 years, MOSS has delivered integrated technology solutions for businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Our expertise includes structured cabling, audio visual, security, networking, unified communications, paging and mass notification, and managed IT services.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to partner with our Project Managers, Operations leaders, and Finance team to provide financial oversight from contract award through project closeout.
This is more than a traditional accounting role. You'll be a trusted business partner responsible for project financial reporting, contract billing, compliance, and continuous process improvement while helping drive operational excellence across the organization.
What You'll Do
Project Accounting & Financial Oversight
- Manage the financial administration of technology integration projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with Project Managers and Operations leadership to monitor project costs, profitability, cash flow, and financial performance.
- Prepare project financial reports and provide meaningful analysis to support decision-making.
- Review project transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform project reconciliations, journal entries, work-in-process reviews, and project closeout activities.
- Support month-end and year-end financial close related to project accounting.
Contract Billing
- Prepare and submit AIA, progress, milestone, and other customer billings.
- Establish and maintain project billing schedules.
- Calculate billings for completed work, stored materials, and contractual milestones.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, accurate invoicing.
- Support collections by responding to customer billing questions and documentation requests.
Contract Compliance
- Administer certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage projects.
- Monitor compliance with contractual labor and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate project closeout documentation, including lien waivers and related deliverables.
Accounting Operations & Process Improvement
- Support accounts payable, banking transactions, cash management, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, project reporting, billing processes, and NetSuite utilization.
- Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Five or more years of accounting or project accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of job costing, project financial reporting, and contract billing.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with construction, low-voltage, electrical contracting, or technology integration companies.
- Experience with AIA/progress billing.
- Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
- Experience using NetSuite or another ERP system.
- Passion for improving processes through technology and automation.
Why Join MOSS?
At MOSS, you'll join a collaborative, employee-focused organization where Finance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business. You'll work directly with leaders across the company, contribute to the financial success, and have opportunities to improve processes that make a lasting impact.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're an experienced accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and contributing to the success of complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help MOSS continue Making Technology Work.