Project Accountant

Transportation Partners & Logistics
Wyoming, MI
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Description

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team and help drive financial accuracy and insight across our growing portfolio of wind energy and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for full-cycle project accounting—including revenue recognition, job cost tracking, variance analysis, and month-end close—executed in accordance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with corporate accounting, operations, field teams, and FP&A to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting. This role also plays a critical part in improving ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) workflows, strengthening AP/PO processes, and supporting system enhancements that elevate data integrity and reduce manual touchpoints.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Financial Reporting

  • Maintain accurate project-level general ledgers and ensure compliance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide.
  • Prepare and record revenue recognition for specified jobs using the percentage-of-completion method, including accruals and over/under billings.
  • Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and tie-outs to subledgers.
  • Analyze budget vs. actuals across projects and divisions, identifying key cost drivers and margin variances; deliver concise insights to support reforecasting and executive reporting.
  • Support rolling forecasts in collaboration with FP&A, identifying trends and key drivers.
  • Assist with audit prep, including schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.

Project Accounting

  • Co-partner to project accountants and operations by reviewing project-level financial inputs and highlighting data quality issues impacting roll-up reporting.
  • Validate journal entries for job cost reclasses, revenue true-ups, or error corrections to ensure data accuracy at the division and consolidated levels.
  • Monitor subcontractor tracking data and retainage records for accuracy, ensuring alignment with general ledger balances and reporting outputs.
  • Identify and escalate financial risks, inconsistencies, or irregular trends observed across project financials.
  • Document key financial reporting workflows, closing procedures, and system dependencies as the company continues to evolve its Dynamics 365 ERP and reporting systems.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on close calendar discipline, reporting automation, and forecasting consistency.
  • Support the standardization of internal deliverables, templates, and reporting packages to streamline month-end and forecast cycles.

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
  • Construction accounting or similar certification preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or another fully integrated ERP system is preferred
  • Strong research and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage the workload on multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments.
  • Strong customer service skills including excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager/controller.
  • Detail oriented and highly organized and able to follow and/or create a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Fluent in English
  • Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions for tracking, variance analysis and reporting

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites.

Specific Requirements Include

  • Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices.
  • Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
  • Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization.
  • Active listening and clear speech are essential for effectively supporting and coaching leaders and employees.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind if on location

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 2025-11-06

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