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title: 'Senior Project Accountant at ANS'
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# Senior Project Accountant at ANS

- **Company:** ANS
- **Location:** Columbus, OH
- **Compensation:** $80k–$90k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ans/ec1d7753-449c-4cd0-85f5-46cbf2bd3d53

## Job description

Position Overview At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We’ve been voted Best Places to Work, ranked in the Top 10 Hottest Firms in the U.S. by Zweig Group, and named to the Top 250 of the 2024 Inc. 5000 with 1,748% three-year growth. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and allergic to bureaucracy in our mission to solve problems and get things done. We are data- and metric-driven, frequently question the “why,” and build better, smarter processes. If you love collaboration, innovation, and a fast-paced environment, you might be our perfect match.

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant to support the project accounting lifecycle. Specifically, this role will be responsible for performing recurring accounting procedures, supporting engineering project managers with maintaining project data within the systems-of-record (e.g., NetSuite), as well as applying overtime revenue recognition methodologies to meet US GAAP and reporting objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of using data/reports from ERP systems to provide finance insights and support accounting conclusions (i.e., revenue calculations). As Project Accounting at ANS is inherently reliant on this source data, the ideal candidate will understand data integrity risks and be prepared to assist with developing best practices, providing coaching, and performing internal controls-each in coordination with the broader accounting team. We welcome candidates with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience who are eager to grow in a supportive environment. Flexibility: from a growth perspective, over time this role would be able to either expand to own broader revenue recognition matters impacting the company or gain experience with other operational and corporate accounting areas of interest. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with project accounting leadership to perform recurring accounting procedures, in connection with month-end-close and as part of the day-to-day Review the data underlying revenue calculations to ensure accurate and updated timely (e.g., contract value/sales order amounts, cost budgets, actual costs applied, labor hours) Perform monthly revenue recognition calculations utilizing percentage-of-completion and cost-to-complete methodologies Analyze work-in-progress schedules and investigate/resolve project variances, cost overruns, margin fluctuations, and data validation errors Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and company revenue recognition policies Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation for project accounting audit areas Develop and enhance project accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities within NetSuite as ANS continues its process maturity journey Provide leadership and coaching of junior team members and interns Must-Haves: Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) from an accredited institution Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Passion for continuous improvement Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation Travel is expected to be minimal but may occasionally include team off-sites, conferences, training opportunities, or visits to other ANS offices. Nice-to-Haves: Specialized higher education with an accounting focus CPA, CPA in-process, or other relevant licensure Experience with NetSuite, Pipedrive, Monday.com Overtime revenue recognition experience (i.e., project accounting/percentage-of-completion) Industry experience with engineering, construction, or other services organizations Public accounting firm experience

Why Join ANS? Work on high-impact projects that shape communities and the environment. Be part of a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Gain hands-on field experience while developing technical and project management skills. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. Take advantage of career development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

## About ANS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ANS is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm delivering technical expertise for renewable energy, infrastructure, and data center projects across the United States and Mexico.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no external funding rounds publicly reported)
- **Headquarters**: South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Vatsal Shah (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), high-voltage transmission, water/wastewater, data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients needing engineering design, testing, and project management for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
- **Mission**: "To support the renewable transition and data center growth that empowers our partners, people, and communities to build with confidence and purpose nationwide." [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)

## Products & Services
Each major offering is delivered as a full-service engineering consulting package:
- **Electrical Engineering**: Design and analysis for power systems, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- **Geotechnical Engineering**: Subsurface evaluation, foundation recommendations, soil/rock analysis.
- **Structural Engineering**: Design of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure with focus on safety and resilience.
- **Civil, Site & Land Development**: Planning, grading, drainage, and regulatory compliance for land projects.
- **Laboratory Materials Testing**: In-house testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
- **High Voltage & Transmission Line Engineering**: Design and grid integration for high-voltage systems.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Full lifecycle design, grid compliance, and commissioning.
- **Photovoltaic (PV) Systems**: Utility-scale and commercial solar engineering.
- **Water & Wastewater Engineering**: Modernization of municipal water systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,500 projects completed, 800+ partners served. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers) — Headcount reported as 252 on LinkedIn (as of Sept 2026, +216.2% YoY), while the company website states "over 300 professionals across 19 offices." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team) / [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; no institutional investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as a 2026 Inc. 5000 honoree. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo) — Rapid headcount growth (more than doubled in the past year). — 19 offices across the U.S. and Mexico. — Expanding into high-voltage, BESS, and PV engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cross-disciplinary integration**: Eliminates silos by offering civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, and testing services under one roof, reducing handoffs and accelerating project timelines. [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)
- **Tech-enabled delivery**: Uses proprietary in-house design tools and machine learning, leveraging knowledge from nearly 150 GW of supported projects. [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **People-first culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, safety, and continuous learning — recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
- **Integrated project management**: Dedicated project managers ensure responsive, intentional outcomes across all phases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Renewable energy transition**: Deepening capabilities in solar, wind, and battery storage to support utility-scale projects.
- **Data center growth**: Expanding engineering services for the rapidly growing data center market.
- **Geographic expansion**: Opening new offices across the U.S. to serve a national client base.
- **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across all disciplines to keep pace with project demand (30+ open roles as of mid-2026).

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work**: Projects directly impact renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and environmental innovation. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **People-first culture**: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety, well-being, and mutual support. "You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find a team that has your back." [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Room to grow**: Promotes from within, offers mentorship, technical training, and leadership development. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Diverse projects & locations**: Portfolio spans multiple industries and geographic regions; opportunities to work across offices in New Jersey, Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Mexico.
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as remote-first; likely hybrid/office-based given the nature of engineering consulting. Offices in 19 locations.
- **Engineering culture**: Forward-thinking, tech-enabled, and solutions-focused. Engineers use latest tools and can contribute to proprietary design systems.

## Sources
1. [ans-team.com – Homepage](https://ans-team.com/)
2. [ans-team.com – Careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
3. [ans-team.com – About Us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
4. [LinkedIn – ANS team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
5. [Inc. 5000 Profile – ANS](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo)

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