Project Accountant II

Overview

This role provides full life-cycle project accounting support to Project Managers. Responsibilities include project financial analysis, contract compliance, project setup and maintenance, revenue recognition, and project performance monitoring. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Central Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project financial performance and provide insights on project health, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify potential project performance issues and communicate findings to the Regional Project Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate project setup activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal approval policies.
• Review contracts to understand project scope, billing terms, funding requirements, and project structures.
• Maintain project records within Oracle and manage project funding and budget updates.
• Prepare monthly project reporting and provide detailed financial commentary on significant projects, including unbilled and unearned revenue analysis.
• Participate in project performance review meetings and provide financial guidance to project teams.
• Support Project Managers and Department Managers with financial information, proposal support, pricing analysis, budgeting, audits, and special projects.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and partner with Project Managers on collection efforts.
• Assist in resolving invoicing issues and develop corrective action plans to improve payment timing.
• Ensure project revenue recognition complies with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Support financial review of projects, including evaluating cost-to-complete estimates and the appropriateness of revenue recognition.
• Provide ongoing project accounting ownership of assigned projects, delivering full life-cycle financial oversight and support to Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a similar role.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and business leaders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting modules or a comparable ERP platform.
• Previous experience supporting project-based businesses, engineering, consulting, or professional services organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $71,000 - $85,000

Actual compensation will be based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness and Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules

Target date: This posting is for a current vacancy, and the organization intends to fill the position by December 2026.

Location

Remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Central Time Zone.