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Project Accounting Supervisor (Mid-Senior Level)

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10 Locations
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The Project Accounting Supervisor will oversee the Project Accounting team, manage invoicing processes, and support project managers with financial guidance and reporting.
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ERM is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Accounting Supervisor to join our North America Finance team. Working closely with the Project Accountant Programs Manager, this position will provide functional and leadership support to Project Managers and Project Accounting teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to join a well-positioned global environmental leader in an exciting and growing industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage, develop and coach Project Accounting (PA) functions and individuals, including providing oversight of and guidance to the PA team members
  • Develop and balance workload among the PA team
  • Support the PAs on all financial or process related questions
  • Monthly review of Aged and Unallocated WIP for client changes
  • Review project related financial reports to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to clients
  • Assist with sales recognition and variance clearance
  • Responsible for the invoice delivery and KPI DSO measurement of PA team
  • Generate accurate and timely client invoicing in GMS for all billable charges in accordance with established billing calendars or contracts
  • Escalate finance issues as appropriate, and work with affected parties to identify, troubleshoot, and implement steps to improve processes and / or prevent issues from occurring in the future
  • Be proficient with the standard ERM Finance / Project Management systems / tools and share knowledge with other PAs as appropriate
  • Performs a weekly review of project time and costs posted to GMS with Project Manager to ensure accurate reporting of project activity. Follow-up and take the appropriate steps to correct invalid charges
  • Respond to consultant inquiries in an efficient and timely manner, via phone, email, and/or face-to-face communication
  • Support training of new Finance employees
  • Complete and provide annual staff performance & development reviews

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors in accounting from an accredited university preferred.
  • 3-5 years of project accounting experience; professional services experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills that enable complex problems and solutions to be effectively articulated to all levels of the organization.
  • Familiar with multiple reporting tools including Excel, ERP reports, Data Warehouse reporting and experience using mid- to high-level accounting software packages (such as BST, Deltek, Oracle).
  • Ability to work with minimal direction in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks.
  • “Hands-on” professional with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.

For the Project Accountant Supervisor, we anticipate the annual base pay of $78,355 - $ 91,120.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Top Skills

Bst
Data Warehouse
Deltek
Erp
Excel
Oracle

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