Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial success of construction and project-based work by providing analytical, financial, and administrative support to Project Managers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with financial oversight across assigned projects from startup through closeout.
• Affiliate with the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and revenue, analyze variances, and provide insight to support profitability and decision-making.
• Perform financial analysis related to project performance, trends, and risk.
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint), including work breakdown structures (WBS), budgets, billing terms, revenue recognition setup, and contract details.
• Ensure project financial data is accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies and contract requirements.
• Prepare and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and approved billing formats.
• Cook with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Affiliate with contract reviews, modifications, notices, and correspondence as required.
• Work closely with Project Managers, finance teams, clients, and subcontractors to support project financial health.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual requirements.
• Affiliate with internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a financial analyst, project accountant, or similar role within a project-based environment.
• Experience supporting projects in construction, engineering, or infrastructure preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition is a plus.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stakeholders.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Deltek Vision
• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 / year

Schedule

Not specified