Project Accountant

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

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

Project Accounting

1. Co-partner to project accountants and operations by reviewing project-level financial inputs and highlighting data quality issues impacting roll-up reporting.
2. Validate journal entries for job cost reclasses, revenue true-ups, or error corrections to ensure data accuracy at the division and consolidated levels.
3. Monitor subcontractor tracking data and retainage records for accuracy, ensuring alignment with general ledger balances and reporting outputs.
4. Identify and escalate financial risks, inconsistencies, or irregular trends observed across project financials.
5. Document key financial reporting workflows, closing procedures, and system dependencies as the company continues to evolve its Dynamics 365 ERP and reporting systems.
6. Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on close calendar discipline, reporting automation, and forecasting consistency.
7. 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

Salary Description

$105,000- $125,000

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