PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

As a Project Accountant at Nox Group, your responsibilities will include setting up new projects while ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, processing and verifying project budgets, and monitoring compliance documents. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers and Engineers on billing and payments, as well as managing subcontractor documentation and resolving any related issues.

To qualify for the Project Accountant role at Nox Group, you'll need a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, along with at least three years of project accounting experience. Familiarity with construction accounting and Spectrum Software is a plus, and strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Nox Group values personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuing education and training. As a Project Accountant, you will have access to resources that aid in your career development, helping you stay current with industry trends and best practices while advancing your skills.

As a Project Accountant at Nox Group, you will work on strategic and high-profile projects, primarily in sectors such as data centers, manufacturing, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Each project will provide unique challenges and opportunities to showcase your financial acumen within the construction industry.

Nox Group is committed to creating a supportive and empowering work environment. Our focus on human connection, collaboration, and professional growth makes us an ideal workplace. Moreover, our dedication to innovative practices in the construction industry ensures that you will be part of exciting projects that are truly making a difference.

In your response, highlight your understanding of budgeting processes, including setting up project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial metrics. You can also discuss how you've used budget analysis to drive project profitability.

Share any previous responsibilities that involved managing compliance documents. Discuss how you've ensured that all necessary documentation is collected and processed on time, and how you've resolved any issues related to compliance.

Describe your systematic approach to identifying and resolving billing discrepancies. Emphasize your attention to detail and problem-solving skills, and provide an example when you successfully handled such a challenge.

Mention any relevant accounting software you have experience with, such as Spectrum Software. You can also discuss your proficiency with MS Office applications and how they've helped you streamline accounting processes.

Provide insights on your time management strategies and methods for prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project demands. Share an example that illustrates your ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Highlight the importance of teamwork in construction accounting and share a specific experience where your collaboration led to successful project outcomes. This will underscore your interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure.

Discuss your process for verifying data and cross-referencing multiple sources to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Mention any audit experiences and how you've implemented checks and balances in your work.

Talk about the tools and methods you use to analyze project profitability, including WIP reviews and variance analysis. Offer proof of your analytical skills with a specific goal or KPI you achieved through this assessment.

Reflect on what drives you in your work, such as the satisfaction of successfully closing a project, helping teams meet their financial goals, or contributing to a larger mission within the construction industry. Keep it genuine and relate it back to Nox Group’s values.

Emphasize the importance of continued learning and staying informed about changes in regulations that affect accounting in construction. Talk about any industry publications, workshops, or seminars you follow to ensure compliance and best practices.