Project Accountant

Location: Sterling, VA (On-site) – Permanent hire

About the role

Our client is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of large-scale projects from inception through completion. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with strong long-term career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of project job costing, including tracking, recording, and analyzing project costs
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly customer billings in accordance with contract requirements
• Perform financial analysis by comparing actual project costs against budgets and forecasts
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
• Process and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, bonds, W-9s, and retention documentation
• Partner with Project Managers to provide financial reporting and project status updates
• Produce and analyze job cost reports to evaluate project performance and profitability
• Maintain accurate project financial information within the company's project accounting system
• Identify, research, and resolve project-related accounting issues in a timely manner
• Support month-end reporting and other ad hoc financial analyses as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of project accounting experience
• Experience with lump sum billing and cost-plus/GMP billing in a construction or project-based environment
• Strong understanding of job costing, project financial reporting, and contract billing
• Experience managing vendor compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, bonds, and retention
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service skills

Pay

$75,000–$100,000 annually

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)