Senior Project Accountant

As a Senior Project Accountant at Resource Innovations, your main responsibilities will include managing billing, preparing detailed financial reports, reviewing Profit and Loss Statements, and applying the revenue standard ASC 606 to projects. You'll also set up project codes, manage client communications, prepare invoices, and engage in hands-on initiatives to improve our accounting processes.

To qualify for the Senior Project Accountant role at Resource Innovations, you should have a B.A. degree in accounting or a related field along with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in fields like engineering consulting or technology. A solid understanding of ASC 606 and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is also essential for success in this role.

Resource Innovations is dedicated to sustainability and making a meaningful impact on the environment. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will be engaged in energy transformation projects that contribute to cleaner energy solutions, electrification, and carbon reduction initiatives, aligning your work with the company’s mission of powering change.

In your role as a Senior Project Accountant at Resource Innovations, you will primarily use the Oracle accounting system for setting up projects and managing billing processes. Additionally, you’ll utilize advanced Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, to prepare financial reports and analyses.

Resource Innovations offers an attractive benefits package for Senior Project Accountants, including competitive salaries, three weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching, and a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

In responding to this question, emphasize your familiarity with ASC 606 and describe specific examples of how you've implemented its requirements in previous roles. Highlight how this standard affects revenue recognition and financial reporting in project environments.

To ensure accuracy, I focus on detailed review processes, including reconciling discrepancies, double-checking invoices, and conducting variance analyses. I also implement checklists and documentation methods to maintain high accuracy standards on all financial statements and reports.

Focus on a specific situation where your insights led to a more efficient workflow or improved accuracy. Explain the steps you took to implement this change and quantify the benefits it brought to your team or department.

I tackle tight deadlines by prioritizing my tasks, utilizing project management tools to track progress, and communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders. If needed, I advocate for additional resources to ensure that deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.

My approach to client communication involves proactive engagement, ensuring clarity in financial documentation, and being open to answering questions. I prioritize building strong relationships with clients to enhance trust and collaboration on projects.

Discuss a project where collaboration was key to success. Highlight your role in the team, communication tactics, and how you navigated conflicting priorities to achieve project goals together.

When detecting discrepancies, I meticulously investigate the source of the issue, whether it's through comparing project codes or validating invoice details. I then address it swiftly with the relevant parties to rectify the issue and prevent future occurrences.

I regularly use accounting software like Oracle for project management and Excel for detailed analysis and reporting. I find these tools invaluable for tracking financial data efficiently and preparing comprehensive reports.

Assessing a project's profitability involves analyzing the budget versus actual costs, calculating the profit margins, and identifying variances. I also consider factors like billing methods and client payment terms to ensure a thorough evaluation.

I prioritize my workload by assessing deadlines and project importance, staying organized with task lists, and communicating openly with my team about capacity and support, which allows me to manage competing priorities effectively.