Senior Project Financial Analyst/Project Accountant- New York, New York

Who We Are 

We are a firm that values and respects our staff, fosters an environment that encourages learning and growth, and is committed to the success of our clients. 

At PAE, we like to think of ourselves as a little bit different from most engineering firms. Here’s why: 

• We care intensely about envisioning and creating sustainable building systems and work every day to break new ground in the world of sustainable design. 
• We have a close affinity to the visions of the architects we work with; we understand the need for beauty as well as practicality. 
• We value creativity as much as we value precision. 
• We understand that the visionary people we want to hire need to experience the world in order to change the world, and we work hard to support that need. 

What You'll Do

• Review and process project start up requests, additional service requests, and change orders
• Establish and maintain open communication about project finance with Project Managers and team
• Coordinate and attend monthly project billing review meetings
• Coordinate and attend monthly project financial health summary review meetings with new Project Managers
• Collaborate with Project Managers to process monthly project billing and record revenue recognition for larger and/or multi-faceted complex projects
• Provide special invoicing or additional documentation as needed (pay apps, lien waivers, client formatting, etc.)
• Investigate project variances or discrepancies and provide determinations or notations to the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
• Provide special reporting as requested
• Set up billing terms in accordance with contract or proposal and build special rate tables as needed
• Support Project Managers with subconsultant invoice review, approval, and processing
• Monitor and facilitate pay-when-paid process
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, Project Managers, and Accounts Receivable Specialist to resolve billing issues in a timely manner and with a customer service approach
• Complete project closures and reconcile balances
• Upload contract related supporting documentation to Deltek
• Maintain organized project financial files
• Mentor and provide training to other Project Financial Analysts
• Perform monthly project QC
• Work with cross-functional finance teams in executing project work
• Remain subject matter expert on project financial concepts and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• BA in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in project accounting in Architecture or Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience with Deltek Vantagepoint
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Highly capable interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to all stakeholders
• Highly adaptable to frequent changes in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Able to coordinate with various stakeholders and understand project requirements, scope, and schedule
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint
• Advanced proficiency with Excel: pivot tables, formulas, data format/sort/filter, VLOOKUP
• Advanced proficiency with other MS Office platforms including, Word, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and methods and their application to project finance related issues
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply learned subject matter and technical knowledge to reach sound conclusions
• Knowledge of GAAP as applied to project cost accounting
• Location: This is a hybrid position located in New York City. 

What We Offer 

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $76,800 - $102,700 annual 
  • This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay 

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 

• Performance Bonus 
• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 
• 401k account contribution 
• Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues 
• Commuter benefit 
• Cell phone stipend 
• Life insurance and disability benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it. 
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act. 

Our commitment to pay equity 

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: https://just.living-future.org/s/organizations/20-organizations/pae  

To find out more visit our website: https://www.pae-engineers.com/values 

What We’re Made Of 

Established in 1967 and stretching across five offices on the West Coast, PAE provides services in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). We work with clients to design the nation’s highest performing and most regenerative built environments that keep people comfortable, healthy, and productive inside while restoring the natural world outside. We employ an integrated and responsive approach to project design that balances the environmental, economic, and social goals of every client we work with. 

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water. 

Fine Print 

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. 

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