Project Accountant at Transportation Partners & Logistics

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Description

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team and help drive financial accuracy and insight across our growing portfolio of wind energy and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for full-cycle project accounting—including revenue recognition, job cost tracking, variance analysis, and month-end close—executed in accordance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with corporate accounting, operations, field teams, and FP&A to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting. This role also plays a critical part in improving ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) workflows, strengthening AP/PO processes, and supporting system enhancements that elevate data integrity and reduce manual touchpoints.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate project-level general ledgers and ensure compliance with GAAP and the AICPA Construction Accounting Guide.
• Prepare and record revenue recognition for specified jobs using the percentage-of-completion method, including accruals and over/under billings.
• Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and tie-outs to subledgers.
• Analyze budget vs. actuals across projects and divisions, identifying key cost drivers and margin variances; deliver concise insights to support reforecasting and executive reporting.
• Support rolling forecasts in collaboration with FP&A, identifying trends and key drivers.
• Assist with audit prep, including schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.
  
  

Project Accounting

• Co-partner to project accountants and operations by reviewing project-level financial inputs and highlighting data quality issues impacting roll-up reporting.
• Validate journal entries for job cost reclasses, revenue true-ups, or error corrections to ensure data accuracy at the division and consolidated levels.
• Monitor subcontractor tracking data and retainage records for accuracy, ensuring alignment with general ledger balances and reporting outputs.
• Identify and escalate financial risks, inconsistencies, or irregular trends observed across project financials.
• Document key financial reporting workflows, closing procedures, and system dependencies as the company continues to evolve its Dynamics 365 ERP and reporting systems.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on close calendar discipline, reporting automation, and forecasting consistency.
• Support the standardization of internal deliverables, templates, and reporting packages to streamline month-end and forecast cycles.
  
  

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
• Construction accounting or similar certification preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or another fully integrated ERP system is preferred
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage the workload on multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments.
• Strong customer service skills including excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager/controller.
• Detail oriented and highly organized and able to follow and/or create a systematic method of performing a task.
• Fluent in English
• Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions for tracking, variance analysis and reporting
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites.

Specific Requirements Include

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization.
• Active listening and clear speech are essential for effectively supporting and coaching leaders and employees.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind if on location
  
  

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer