Project Accounting Lead

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Project Accounting Lead to join our team. This position will provide direct involvement with a project accounting team, the project teams, as well as other members of the accounting department. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Someone who can be aggressive, but tactful, in communicating, discussing, and resolving accounting and invoice related problems with the team, striving to correct issues in a timely manner. Must have the ability to balance speed with quality of results and prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Project Support
  • Responsible for set-up and maintenance of projects in Merrick's financial system.
  • Prepare invoices, monitor unbilled fees, be aware of and elevate non-current amounts.
  • Understand revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and understand what drives the differences between revenue recognized versus hours worked and billed to date.
  • Anticipate project financial needs beyond invoicing and work with Project Managers, Project Assistants, or Project Controls to supply additional information needed to manage the project.
• Lead Support
  • Manage a team of ~4 project accountants through their project support questions and guidance.
  • Provide support and training to end users, including developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Prior experience working at an Architecture/Engineering firm is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is a plus, along with two (2) years' experience OR a minimum five (5) years' experience in a Project Accounting function.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently. Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined. Friendly, courteous, and positive in nature. Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Local candidates strongly desired.
• Must have a high level of computer literacy in MS Excel, with ability to calculate and analyze numerical data using MS Excel functions and calculations.
• Proven ability to learn new systems quickly is essential.
• Comfortable with using large datasets to analyze projects and prepare client invoices.
• Ability to calculate and analyze numerical data utilizing, but not limited to the following functions; Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and If Statements.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.