Project Accountant

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance. Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything. **Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.** **Position Title:** Project Accountant **Position Location:** Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States **JOB SUMMARY** The Project Accountant will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with professional and operations staff. This position will work as part of the Accounting Team and interact closely with the project management, field and design staff to perform standard accounting activities over the lifecycle of the project. The Project Accountant will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. May serve as lead on routine projects of limited scope. The Project Accountant will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **Project Facilitation / Administration (70%)** - Provide support for new PO and CO, routing, confirming and entering data as needed - Provide support and guidance on project initiation in ERP system - Generate and submit billings according to client submission requirements including organization of required backup and conformance to firm billing standards and contract requirements - Research invoicing discrepancies and make any necessary corrections or adjustments - Review project financial documents and scheduled billing for accurate projected revenue - Provide data and support in relation to resource planning - Provide project managers with accounting related support throughout the project lifecycle including project setup, billing, closeout, etc. - Work closely with project managers to monitor timely payment of invoices and follow up as necessary - Manage accounts receivable and collection process, including timely reporting of status and issues - Hold weekly meetings with project managers to address outstanding items, provide insights / data requests and answer any ERP questions **Financial Reporting / Analysis (10%)** - Analysis and reporting to support leadership and project teams for current and future reporting needs including project expenses, accounts receivable and cash flow **Compliance & Contract Management (10%)** - Manage subcontractor invoicing per contract requirements - Coordinate project contracts and change orders including all applicable attachments, to subcontractors / subconsultants and follow through until contract is fully executed - Provide and collect all necessary information supplemental to the contract, including but not limited to NDA, COI, ACH info, W9, billing forms, etc. - Maintain concise contract administration files on the network and in the accounting system - Ensure conformance to policy and propose / maintain updates as needed **Audit / Process Improvements (10%)** - Ensure project data accuracy by auditing projects as needed - Work with department manager and project managers to develop project management tool automations **Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget** *Performs other related duties as assigned* **POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)** - A full understanding of project accounting, billing projections and contract administratio…