Project Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Somerville, NJ 08876
About the Job
Vaco is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Project Accountant to join our clients team in the construction industry
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing the financial aspects of their projects, ensuring that all accounting practices align with industry regulations and standards
As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining project budgets, tracking costs, and providing critical financial analysis to project managers and stakeholders
If you are looking to advance your career in a growing company and have a passion for numbers and financial management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
ResponsibilitiesManage project budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
Monitor project expenditures and compare them against budgets, providing timely updates.
Prepare and analyze financial reports for projects, highlighting variances and trends.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial compliance and address any discrepancies.
Process invoices, payments, and ensure timely billing of clients and subcontractors.
Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial audits for projects.
Develop best practices for construction accounting and provide training to project teams.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of construction financial management principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information to stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing the financial aspects of their projects, ensuring that all accounting practices align with industry regulations and standards
As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining project budgets, tracking costs, and providing critical financial analysis to project managers and stakeholders
If you are looking to advance your career in a growing company and have a passion for numbers and financial management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
ResponsibilitiesManage project budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
Monitor project expenditures and compare them against budgets, providing timely updates.
Prepare and analyze financial reports for projects, highlighting variances and trends.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial compliance and address any discrepancies.
Process invoices, payments, and ensure timely billing of clients and subcontractors.
Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial audits for projects.
Develop best practices for construction accounting and provide training to project teams.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of construction financial management principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information to stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
