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About the Role

As a Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly invoices, budgets, and project management reports
• Setting up and maintaining projects in the accounting system in accordance with contract terms
• Tracking and inputting project budgets and financial data
• Reviewing project cost reports and meeting with Project Managers and Finance leadership to assess status, profitability, and costs
• Managing consultant invoice processing and communication
• Reviewing project contracts and financial requirements
• Assisting with revenue recognition and monthly earnings analysis
• Responding to inquiries from staff, vendors, and clients regarding financial matters
• Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with Project Managers and Finance Director to review invoicing, profitability, earnings, cost and cash flow
• Providing general accounting support as needed
• Supporting sustainability initiatives through green workplace practices

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles and practices, particularly within the architecture, design, or construction industries
• Ability to oversee multiple large, complex projects
• Experience recognizing revenue
• Ability to provide in-depth financial analysis to Project Managers and other stakeholders
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to develop financial strategies
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a similar project accounting software

Skills

• Project accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Financial analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel
• Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting software

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2 to 4 years of experience in project accounting

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 - $85,000

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
• Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

About the Company

• HOK is an interdisciplinary collective of designers and thinkers working at the intersection of art, science, and technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
• We are driven by purpose—to improve lives, serve our clients, and advance a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity

• HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.