Project Accountant

Job Type Full-time Description Toole Design Group in Silver Spring, MD is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Project Accountant . Are you intrigued by the shades and nuances of service contracts from a variety of governmental agencies? Do you get bored working on the same projects month after month, year after year, decade after decade? Are you detail-oriented enough to spot inconsistencies in contracts? This accounting position with a focus on the financial management of multiple projects earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life. About Toole Design Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States and Canada. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race, or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment. A Day in the Life of a Project Accountant You are at the forefront for the financial management and health of multiple projects. This includes: monitoring project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns, creating and maintaining project accounts in the accounting system using established procedures, maintaining work-in-process folders and files for all projects, setting up and closing out projects in the ERP system, assisting project managers with billing issues, reconciling receipts and budgets and communicating with the project manager as needed, preparing invoices, analyses of performance, compiling information for internal and external auditors and contributing to staff trainings. Work Schedule for a Project Accountant: This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2-3 days per week. The Silver Spring office of Toole Design is our corporate headquarters. We are conveniently located just outside of Washington DC in downtown Silver Spring, close to regional trails and networks on on-street bike infrastructure two blocks from the Silver Spring Metrorail/MARC Station and bus depot. Our beautiful 8th floor suite offers stunning views of DC and surrounding Montgomery County. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit. Ready to Join our Silver Spring Team? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Project Accountant position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page. Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer). We encourage women and people of color to apply. We're proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is, we encourage you to apply for this position. We look forward to meeting you! Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing . For more information about Toole Design, visit our website, connect with us on LinkedIn, or like us on Facebook . Requirements Qualifications of a Project Accountant: A bachelors' degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent relevant experience Five to seven years of Project Accounting experience Experience assisting in producing accurate and timely financial statements Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Vision, or other job cost accounting software Competency in reading/reviewing contracts You'll be great here if: You can build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills You have strong communication skills, whether written, verbal, or graphically

Created: 2024-11-05