Hybrid Assistant Project Accounting Manager presso Merrick & Company

OVERVIEW:

 

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Accounting Manager to join our team.  The ideal candidate 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.  We are seeking a professional who is adept 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 prioritize taasks while balancing speed with quality of results while working in a fast-paced environment. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Project Support

• 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

• Provide project leadership to ~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.
• Identify and develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with seven (7)+ years Accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to calculate and analyze numerical data utilizing, but not limited to the following functions; Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and If Statements.
• Experience in invoicing, billing and project accounting
• 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience supervising a team.
• Prior experience working at an Architecture/Engineering firm.
• Local candidates are strongly desired.

PERKS:

• 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!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• 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.

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