Project Accounting Manager

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Jacksonville, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Greentech
Performance-driven supplier of Environmental, Industrial, Rail, Commercial Diving & Emergency Response Services
The Role
Manages the project accounting function, including revenue recognition, job costing, billing, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance. Leads and develops Project Accountants, monitors project profitability and KPIs, supports accounting systems and acquisition integration, and ensures accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting. The role also provides client and management support and may require overnight business travel.
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Job Summary:

The Project Accounting (“PA”) Manager is a support position established to provide overall management, quality control and continuity of the project accounting function for Moran Environmental and its subsidiaries (the company). This position is key to delivering outstanding service to customers and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the accounting for and proper recognition of revenue and gross profit for the company.
  • Monitor and analyze project-related profits and KPI’s for the company.
  • Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
  • Understand the financial operations of the company and how they contribute to the overall financial performance.
  •  Ensure proper documentation and support for contract modification, billing, revenue recognition and job costing.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Accountants, ensuring they meet project accounting objectives and deadlines.
  • Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and professional development of the Project Accounting team.
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable environment, promoting team communication and continuous improvement.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy in cost management, reporting, and project-level accounting transactions.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management.
  • Participate in the development, management and implementation of key processing systems.
  • Audit accounts to ensure compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
  • Provide accounting support for integration of new business acquisitions, divisions, etc.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned by executive management.

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of construction accounting experience or other relevant experience required, with at least 2 years in an accounting management position.
  • Knowledge of contract accounting and revenue recognition principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
  • Experience working with accounting software and databases.  Strong overall computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and construction accounting software.
  • Display strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand and analyze components of jobs costs, profit and loss.
  • Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory standards, including business and sales and use tax regulations, applicable to project accounting.
  • Ability to serve as an outside representative of the company.
  • Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
  • Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match 
  • Company paid Financial Advice Program
  • Paid Vacation based on years of service

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of construction accounting or relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in an accounting management position
  • Knowledge of contract accounting and revenue recognition principles under U.S. GAAP
  • Experience with accounting software and databases
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and construction accounting software
  • Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to understand and analyze job costs, profit, and loss
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory standards, including business and sales and use tax regulations
  • Ability to represent the company externally
  • Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when necessary
  • Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar field
  • Certified Public Accountant designation
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The Company
HQ: Randolph, Massachusetts
207 Employees

What We Do

MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.

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