Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Project Cost Control & Financial Management
• Apply earned value methodologies in accordance with IFRS 15 to measure project performance, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Aid Project Managers in validating Cost-to-Complete (CTC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts.
• Analyze project cost, schedule, and revenue assumptions and identify inconsistencies for discussion with Project Management.
• Review assumptions and identify inconsistencies across cost, schedule, and revenue projections.
• Maintain project costs, budgets, commitments, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Forecasting, Cash Flow & Performance Analysis
• Provide project financial reporting, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting and analysis, and cost insights to support monthly project forecasts.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities that may impact project margins, profitability, and cash flow.
• Offer financial analysis and recommendations to Project Managers and Finance leadership to support informed business decisions.
• Contract & Commercial Support
• Review contracts, change orders, claims, and contract modifications to assess financial impacts, ensure compliance with contractual and revenue recognition requirements, and support commercial decision-making.
• General Accounting & Month-End Close Support
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger, project, and balance sheet accounts in support of the monthly close process.
• Analyze indirect job costs, equipment costs, shop costs, general and administrative expenses, and other operating results, identifying significant variances and trends.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Review invoices, purchase orders, contracts, payroll allocations, and project transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements while identifying control deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation supporting significant project financial positions, estimates, and accounting judgments.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests.
• Identify process improvements, reporting enhancements, recurring errors, and control opportunities to improve efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance project financial controls, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Business Partnering
• Build collaborative relationships with Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support project execution, financial performance, and informed business decisions.
• Perform other project accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA designation or active progress toward certification or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, project-based, industrial, or multi-location environments.
  • Experience with project accounting, job cost accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes.
  • Working knowledge of project accounting principles, IFRS, and revenue recognition requirements (including IFRS 15) preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and financial analysis.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and workflow platforms.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, field personnel, leadership, vendors, and corporate departments.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across functional teams.
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and accountability when handling sensitive financial and business information.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and responsive internal service.

  Additional Information

  • Salary Range : $85,000-$105,000
  • Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law
  • Benefits
  • 401(k) + matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.