Project Accountant

Description

My client is a company within the renewable energy industry looking for a Project Accountant to fill the role in their Washington, DC office. The ideal Project Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations and ensuring the financial statements are reported accurately. The responsibilities for the Project Accountant will include preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, assisting with invoicing, posting various journal entries, reconciling the balance sheet accounts, accounting for WIP, fixed assets and other depreciable assets, along with collaborating with the team to achieve goals. This organization has room for growth and offers good benefits; including medical and dental benefits.

Daily responsibilities of the Project Accountant include:

• Prepare financial statements.

• Assist with month-end close process.

• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.

• Create various schedules and accounting for WIP.

• Post journal entries; including intercompany, etc.

• Assist with other ad hoc duties.

Requirements

The ideal Project Accountant we seek must have the following qualifications for consideration:

• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• CPA or pursuing CPA licensure, a plus.

• Knowledge of WIP and job costing, preferred.

• Strong communication skills.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly for consideration, or reach out to Marc D. Bent, CPA via LinkedIn.

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