Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Meridian, Idaho. In this role, you will support the financial administration of active projects by establishing accurate project records, tracking costs and revenue, and partnering with internal teams to keep billing and reporting aligned with contractual terms. This position is well suited for someone who can interpret agreements, maintain strong financial controls, and contribute to issue resolution across project accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Establish new project records by reviewing contract terms, building the appropriate project structure in Oracle Cloud, and entering baseline budgets and pricing details. • Maintain financial oversight of assigned projects by tracking spending, forecasting cost movement, and monitoring expected revenue and margin performance. • Prepare and analyze reporting on project cost trends, labor impacts, and overall financial results to help teams make informed business decisions. • Examine subcontractor invoices for accuracy and alignment with project documentation before coordinating any needed corrections. • Partner with Billing, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project leaders, and subcontractor contacts to address financial questions and resolve discrepancies. • Support the processing of change orders and related documentation to ensure project financial records remain current and complete. • Investigate and help resolve billing issues, purchase order differences, and invoice adjustments affecting project financial accuracy. • Assist teams using Oracle Cloud by helping with reconciliations, data corrections, cleanup activities, and other tasks tied to ongoing system-related process needs. • Contribute to cross-training and process improvement efforts by identifying gaps, sharing knowledge, and helping teams navigate operational constraints. • Experience in project accounting, preferably in construction or project-based environments. • Working knowledge of contract review, project setup, budgeting, and revenue tracking. • Ability to analyze financial performance, cost trends, and margin results across multiple projects. • Familiarity with subcontractor invoice review, billing support, and reconciliation activities. • Proficiency with Oracle Cloud, Deltek, Deltek Vision, or comparable project accounting systems. • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across accounting, legal, billing, and project management functions. • High attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills when handling discrepancies and financial corrections. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.