Description
Join a nationally recognized engineering and architecture firm with a strong legacy of delivering innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to clients across the U.S.! We’re seeking an experienced Project Accountant for our Nashville, TN office. This is your chance to join an employee-owned company named a certified Great Place to Work®. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of a growing accounting division during an exciting hypergrowth phase, helping shape processes and directly partnering with project managers to ensure success.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Project Accountant position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of project accounting experience, preferably in engineering, architecture, or professional services.
- Lead the full project accounting lifecycle from setup to closeout, ensuring accurate costs, billing, and reporting.
- Proficiency in project-based ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; BST or similar systems preferred.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and profitability, preparing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition entries.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate budgets.
- Experience in AEC industry and knowledge of GAAP preferred; CPA or progress toward CPA a plus.
- Prepare client-specific reports and invoices, manage project cash flow, and assist with collections.
- Develop, document, and improve project accounting procedures.
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401K with 5% match, employee stock ownership opportunities, education reimbursement, extra effort bonus, paid parking, flexible PTO (2–3 weeks), 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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PROJECT ACCOUNTANT | STAFF ACCOUNTANT | CPA | BST | ERP SYSTEMS | GAAP | AEC INDUSTRY | PROJECT LIFECYCLE ACCOUNTING | WORK IN PROGRESS SCHEDULES | REVENUE RECOGNITION | FINANCIAL REPORTING | BUDGET MANAGEMENT