Senior Project Accountant

Overview

Join a team where your accounting expertise drives project success. MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant that will serve as a collaborative resource to the Finance and Accounting team, providing accurate data, responding to inquiries, and helping resolve issues in support of MG2's accounting goals.

Join us and be part of a growing organization where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work directly impacts business success.

Responsibilities

• Performs Project Accountant duties including project set up and maintenance, entering contract amounts and client billing with contextual understanding as to how these activities integrate with financial performances and reporting.
• Ensures data integrity of accounting system and ensures cost data is allocated correctly.
• Demonstrates experience and full understanding of area of specialization through resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways. Works on problems of diverse scope, up to and including complex issues, where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Reviews and analyzes financial data from reports to identify budget variances and work with project managers to control financial risk.
• Research and reconcile cost accounting discrepancies in projects.
• Responds to requests of the Principals and Project Managers related to project phasing, contracts, billings, and reporting.
• Proactively seeks improvement to the efficiency and effectiveness of workflows.
• Educates, supports and collaborates with the Architectural staff in their financial understanding of project performance.
• Builds partnerships with project team by providing strategic direction and guidance at the weekly/monthly account review meetings.
• Researches and provides data/reports for special financial projects.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and create/update documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of project accounting and invoicing experience, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain high level of detail.
• Fully comprehends project accounting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with architect teams and other departments.
• Experience with Deltek ERP preferred.
• Experience with third party expense and invoice approval accounting software preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $95,000 to $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 3 Floating Holidays.
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
• Learning & Career Development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.