Project Accountant

About Us:

At EV Solar we incorporate professionals with talent, initiative and commitment, betting on their integration in an international and multicultural environment. We are looking for people who want to develop their professional career in a high-growth company and contribute to providing our customers with the best solutions to achieve the highest level of quality of our services.

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant will manage all accounting functions for several construction projects, including financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and oversight of financial statements. Responsibilities also encompass assisting in other accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, forecasting, and the development of financial reporting procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction accounting, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of construction financial management.

This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting: Maintain company financial records of corporate and project direct cost. Be the accounting main support of the project stakeholders and collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure company operations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports, financial project forecasts, and statements to facilitate financial closing for executive review.
• Financial Compliance Oversight: Coordinate and monitor compliance requirements across construction projects (insurance, lien waivers, bonds, prevailing wage…). Ensure compliance with the project requirements as well as with all relevant federal, state, and local.
• Coordinate Prevailing Wage & Labor Compliance: Oversee and ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates and requirements including Davis-Bacon and applicable State-Specific regulations. Monitor wage determinations, fringe benefit calculations, rates, ensuring company, as well as Subcontractors’ compliance.
• Risk Management : Monitor and manage potential financial concerns, develop contingency plans and allocating necessary resources.
• Team & Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Work closely with Finance, Construction, Procurement, and HR teams to ensure consistent compliance practices. Support the development of internal controls and procedures to improve compliance efficiency. Additionally, if needed, provide guidance and training to staff and subcontractors regarding compliance processes.
• Additional Duties: Oversee various functional areas, design management control instruments, and manage expenses as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in accounting/controller experience role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity in construction accounting software (e.g., ASC 606, Payment App AIA 702/703).
• Knowledge in regulatory compliance, prevailing wage laws, Davis-Bacon Act, and certified payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA certification
• In addition to the minimum required 3 years in accounting at least 1 year in construction accounting role, including project accounting and job costing
• Experience in Renewable Energy Projects: Knowledge of financial management for renewable energy projects is highly preferred, including understanding of related incentives, subsidies, and regulatory frameworks.

What We Offer:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedules and work-life balance initiatives.
• Company phone and laptop.
• 401(k) matching.
• Insurance: health, dental, vision, life.
• Health savings account / Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28209