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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, what we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant who is driven by exceeding expectations to join our collaborative project team in Long Island City, NY, working on projects which will enhance the lives of K-12 students! In the role you’ll have the opportunity to use your strong accounting skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels to meet our client’s objectives.

In this role you will be responsible for submitting and posting general ledger entries, account reconciliation, recording revenues, accounts payable, perform labor audits, preparation and reconciliation of audit schedules. You’ll ensure accounting activities are in compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and client policies. You’ll perform reviews of general ledger accounts activity on an ongoing basis to ensure costs are properly coded (direct, indirect, or unallowable). You’ll comply with SOX controls, document requirements, and monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures, review and write RFP’s, RFQ’s and RFI’s ensuring completeness and compliance with federal, state and city rules and regulations; monitor financial transactions, and run reports and analyze variances.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Experience with accepted accounting principles
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to manage various deadlines and client requirements
• 6+ years of experience, 3 years of such experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a comparable combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience with the laws, regulations and statutes relating to revenue procedures
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced professional experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and Vlookup’s
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience with the JOC’s contracts

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave.

Typical salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

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