Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial activity of assigned projects by tracking budgets, spending, revenue, and overall margin performance from kickoff through closeout.
• Build and update project budgets, forecasts, and cost outlooks to support informed planning and timely financial decisions.
• Examine project-related transactions to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding across labor, materials, subcontractors, and other billable costs.
• Coincide invoicing support by aligning billing details with contract terms, project milestones, and internal accounting procedures.
• Evaluate actual results against financial plans, identify variances, and highlight potential risks or cost-saving opportunities for management review.
• Aid with revenue reporting, including percentage-of-completion accounting when applicable, to maintain accurate project financial statements.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards that summarize project status, forecast changes, and key performance indicators.
• Reconcile project accounts and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including documentation for contracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Partner with project managers, operations teams, and finance leadership to assess project health, strengthen controls, and support audit requests when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in project-based, construction, contract, or similar environments.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance review.
• Proficiency with Deltek, Deltek Vision, Microsoft Excel, and related accounting systems.
• Familiarity with project billing, contract review, and revenue recognition concepts is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines accurately.
• Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem-solving.