Senior Project Accountant
About The Position
We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation. We’re seeking a Senior Project Accountant to independently manage project accounting for architectural and integrated design-build projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to ensure accurate billing, strong cash flow, and proactive financial risk management. Individuals at this level should have satisfactorily managed jobs large in size and scope and are capable of handling multiple jobs with varying requirements. Individual at this level may exercise direction and/or have some supervisory responsibility over receptionist/administrative assistant or Project / Design Accountants.
Requirements
- 8+ years of project or cost accounting experience (AEC or professional services preferred)
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
- Strong GAAP knowledge and understanding of project budget–cost–billing relationships
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power BI)
- Knowledge of AIA contracts and A&E fee structures
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and think strategically
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle project accounting: billing, AR, cash flow, job cost, AP, and consultant/subcontract finances
- Partner with Project Managers on consultant task orders, change orders, budgets, and scope changes
- Review and analyze WIP to identify and mitigate risks to project profitability
- Prepare monthly project financial reports for PMs and leadership
- Manage budgets for design and integrated projects
- Support internal and external audits
Benefits
- 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
- Free dedicated financial coach
- Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
- Paid family leave
- Health discounts on medical premiums
- Free comprehensive health screenings
- Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
- Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
- Free Life Coach
- Pet insurance discount
- Organized projects and events to support our communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
