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About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle. This role partners closely with Project Managers/Project Controllers to ensure that projects are properly set up, accurately tracked, and closed in compliance with company policies and client contractual requirements. The Project Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity by supporting project setup, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, reporting, and closeout activities.

Responsibilities

1. Project Financial Management:

• • Perform data analytics to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects. Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues.
  • Coordinate completion of accurate and timely project setups with Project Managers/Project Controllers to ensure that the project complies with the terms of the contract and company policy. Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work, and invoicing terms.
  • Responsible for monitoring and addressing project budget maintenance within Deltek Vision and incorporating project change orders in accordance with company policy.
  • Responsible for ensuring Purchase Orders issued to Subconsultants are aligned with project financials.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP/ASC 606 and company policies.

1. Accounting and Reporting:

• • Responsible for monthly reporting to the Project Accounting Lead, including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue.
  • Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations.

1. Collaboration and Communication:

• • Provide support and assistance with requests from the Project Managers/Project Controllers and/or Market Leaders. These requests may include financial information for projects, annual budget development support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested.
  • Communicate with Project Manager/Project Controller regarding project financial status and escalate issues to Market Leader and Director of Operational Finance, as needed.

1. Audit and Compliance:

• • Support internal and external audit processes related to project financials.
  • Ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of project accounting experience, preferably in an A/E, professional services, or project-based environment.
• Understanding of GAAP/ASC 606 and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems commonly used in A/E firms (e.g., Deltek Vision/VantagePoint, Oracle, Procore, or similar) and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).

Why you’ll love Stratus

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.