Project Accountant I

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, bud