Project Accountant I
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Ebxs. Remote, United States · full-time · $65,000–$72,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Analyze project finances, flag performance risks to the regional accounting manager, and share insights on project health
- Set up projects by checking contracts for scope, billing terms, invoicing needs, and approval requirements
- Update Oracle project records, budgets, and funding, then prepare monthly performance reports with revenue analysis
- Support project reviews, pricing, audits, and reporting while helping managers resolve invoice and collection issues
- Help apply company rules for recognizing project revenue and recommend actions to improve payment timing
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related area
- Up to three years of work in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a comparable role
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and clear written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Who this fits
This remote role suits an early-career accountant who wants to build project accounting skills while supporting project teams. Candidates in the Eastern or Central Time Zone are preferred.
From the employer
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Accountant I to provide full life-cycle project accounting support to Project Managers. This role supports project financial management through project analysis, project setup, reporting, and revenue recognition activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop their project accounting expertise while partnering with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
What You'll Do:
• Perform project-level financial analysis to monitor project performance and provide insights on project health.
• Identify potential financial or performance concerns and communicate findings to the Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate project setup activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and Michael Baker approval policies.
• Review contracts to understand project scope, billing requirements, project type, and invoicing terms.
• Maintain project information within Oracle, including project maintenance, budget updates, and funding modifications.
• Prepare monthly project reporting and provide financial commentary on project performance, including unbilled and unearned revenue analysis.
• Participate in project performance reviews and provide financial support and recommendations.
• Support Project Managers and Department Managers with proposal pricing, budget support, audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support Project Managers with collection efforts.
• Assist in resolving invoicing issues and developing corrective action plans to improve payment timeliness.
• Support project revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What You Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience supporting project-based organizations such as engineering, consulting, or professional services firms.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote workplace flexibility with preference for Eastern or Central Time Zone candidates
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 2026.