What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Accountant I to provide full life-cycle project accounting support to Project Managers. This role supports project financial management through project analysis, project setup, reporting, and revenue recognition activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop their project accounting expertise while partnering with project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
What You'll Do:
• Perform project-level financial analysis to monitor project performance and provide insights on project health.
• Identify potential financial or performance concerns and communicate findings to the Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate project setup activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and Michael Baker approval policies.
• Review contracts to understand project scope, billing requirements, project type, and invoicing terms.
• Maintain project information within Oracle, including project maintenance, budget updates, and funding modifications.
• Prepare monthly project reporting and provide financial commentary on project performance, including unbilled and unearned revenue analysis.
• Participate in project performance reviews and provide financial support and recommendations.
• Support Project Managers and Department Managers with proposal pricing, budget support, audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support Project Managers with collection efforts.
• Assist in resolving invoicing issues and developing corrective action plans to improve payment timeliness.
• Support project revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What You Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience supporting project-based organizations such as engineering, consulting, or professional services firms.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote workplace flexibility with preference for Eastern or Central Time Zone candidates
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 2026.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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