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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Accountant will manage the financial tracking, reporting, and analysis for project-based work across the organization. This role partners closely with project managers, contract administrators, and the contract billing team to ensure accurate cost tracking, sound project financial data, and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Reconcile work-in-process (WIP) schedules and support month-end close for project-related accounts.
- Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (e.g., ASC 606) for project-based contracts.
- Support internal and external audits with project financial documentation.
- Track project revenue, costs, and profitability; identify and flag variances.
- Assist in researching and resolving discrepancies in project receivables and costs, working with contract administrators, the billing team, and project managers as needed.
- Manage enrollment, maintain compliant status, and eventual closeout, in OCIP, CCIP, and Rolling CIP insurance programs of eligible subcontractors and project participants.
- Track OCIP/CCIP/Rolling CIP enrollment status by project and follow up on outstanding or incomplete enrollments.
- Maintain project accounting setups in Oracle Cloud (project types, task structures, expenditure categories) and troubleshoot cost transaction issues.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications:
- High School diploma/ GED, required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or a combination of education with professional experience, required.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in project-based, construction, engineering, or professional services environments.
- Working knowledge of job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Proficiency in Excel required; hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud (Fusion) ERP preferred.
- Experience researching and reconciling project activity to the GL preferred.
- Familiarity with Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP), Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP), and Rolling CIP structures preferred; experience with subcontractor enrollment and compliance tracking a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Clear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with project managers, contract administrators, and billing staff.
Communication Skills:
- Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Systems and Software Skills:
- Proficiency with Oracle Cloud PPM strongly preferred.
- Experience in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
- Work effectively as a collaborator.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
Other Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to comply with Summit’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
- Occasional travel up to 10%.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.
Work Environment:
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others. The employee will be occasionally required to travel.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
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About Us
Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!
Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.
Benefits
Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Our Core Values
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- We are PASSIONATE about life safety
- We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
- We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
- We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)
Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
