Project Accountant, Senior

Overview

This role involves leading billing, revenue, and reconciliation duties for assigned projects while ensuring compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards. The Senior Project Accountant will serve as a key resource within the accounting team, collaborating cross-functionally with operations, project management, account management, and leadership to support accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include supporting the full project lifecycle from setup through revenue recognition, cost tracking, and project close reconciliation. The position requires independent judgment, strategic initiative support, and mentoring of team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue accounting for assigned business units, including daily operational support and monthly close activities
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 GAAP revenue recognition standards and proper matching of revenue and expenses based on contracts and services delivered
• Review and analyze complex client contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment and accounting implications
• Prepare, review, and approve complex client and supplier invoices ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Lead month-end close activities related to revenue accounting, including accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement support
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to billing, revenue recognition, and client reporting
• Prepare and review ad hoc financial reports, KPI reporting, forecasting analysis, and operational metrics
• Partner with auditors by preparing requested schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting in remediation of audit findings
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within accounting
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, policies, process documentation, and revenue accounting flowcharts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, project management, and account management teams to improve billing and revenue processes
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff and support cross-functional training initiatives
• Assist leadership with special projects, strategic initiatives, and process optimization efforts
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to dashboards, automation, and reporting cadence
• Engage in cross training, documentation, and onboarding efforts
• Recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce close cycle time
• Utilize AI tools to streamline workstreams and deliver best practices to internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in revenue accounting, billing, or project-based accounting
• Strong understanding and practical application of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; Workday experience preferred
• Experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) billing and complex contract analysis
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, including executive leadership
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading process improvements, automation initiatives, and system implementations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to identify operational risks and recommend practical solutions to improve controls and efficiencies
• Prior experience mentoring or training team members preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Maximum base pay: $80,000 USD

Location

Not specified