Project Accounting Manager

SWIMS, an Apex Company, is hiring a Project Accounting Manager to work in our Brentwood, CA office.

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of large-scale and complex projects
• Lead, support, and mentor a team of Project Accountants for billings, collections, allocation of project costs, and revenue
• Ensure accurate reporting of the project profits and losses to management
• Define processes and KPIs for monitoring and analyzing problem projects
• Assist with the monthly closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Compile information for internal and external auditors as required
• Attend project reviews and meetings regarding projects 
• Support project managers on project-related financial activities
• Support and develop ad-hoc reports as needed for management
• Support compliance on corporate initiatives
• Communicate effectively with other project team members and elevate concerns to management
• Monitor effort on projects to ensure revenue is recognized accurately and in a timely fashion

What we're looking for:

• Candidates must have previous project accounting experience in order to qualify
• 3+ years of supervisory experience  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred; candidates currently pursuing their degree are also encouraged to apply
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including lookup and pivot tables 
• Familiarity with one or more accounting operating systems is a plus
• VantagePoint or Deltek product experience is a plus
• Strong ability to track and report information
• Multi-tasker and self starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why you'll love working for us:

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Req ID: 10805