Project Accountant - Columbus, OH

Location: Columbus, OH (this a hybrid position and candidate must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's Columbus, OH office)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to local ORC office as requested

Compensation: $58,000-$65,000 per year

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs and growth opportunities
• Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You'll Do

• Generate accurate project financial reports and monitor overall project financial performance
• Identify unusual financial activity, investigate variances, and address discrepancies in project reporting
• Approve project-related expenses and ensure timely billing and collection of payments
• Review and correct company expense reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system and maintain accurate vendor information
• Notify managers of potential budget issues and provide guidance on financial discrepancies
• Serve as an intermittent assistant to the accounting department, supporting various administrative and financial tasks as needed

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Can manage deadlines and prioritize effectively while maintaining confidentiality
• Has a responsible and organized approach to work
• Is a problem solver with attention to detail
• Has a strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Has a professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in a cost accounting related position
• Proficient in automated accounting and project management software; including Project, Billing and AR Reporting
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Comfortable working in an electronic environment
• Valid driver's license required
  
  

Relocation and/or per diem are not provided for this position.

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff.