Senior Project Accountant

Overview

The Senior Project Accountant role provides transactional and analytical accounting support to clients in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Responsibilities include financial reporting, project accounting, payroll reconciliation, and client invoicing. This position acts as a trusted advisor by delivering accurate financial insights, leading financial review meetings, and supporting operational best practices.

Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and reconcile to subsidiary schedules
• Analyze financial reports for trends, discrepancies, and anomalies
• Maintain general ledger schedules including prepaid expenses, depreciation, and loan amortization
• Perform payroll reconciliations and journal entries
• Complete client invoicing, accounts receivable activities, and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Lead client-facing financial review meetings and communicate financial performance insights clearly

Project & Client Engagement Management

• Manage multiple client accounting engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support client goals
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of firm best practices

Ajera & Operational Support

• Utilize Deltek Ajera for project accounting, invoicing, reconciliations, vendor management, and collections workflows
• Maintain organized client meeting notes and project updates
• Ensure timely and accurate timekeeping and project tracking

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a Senior Project Accountant or similar role
• Experience with Deltek Ajera
• Strong financial statement preparation and reconciliation skills
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and recording
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP analysis, and project accounting principles preferred
• Comfortable leading client-facing financial discussions and meetings
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing multiple client engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry
• Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-company accounting environments
• Familiarity with AEC operational accounting processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred but not required
• Experience working successfully in a fully remote environment
• Experience within a Professional Services environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000, with final offer based on skills, experience, certifications, and geography
• Medical plans with options to fit different needs and budgets
• Access to zero-cost telehealth services and wellness discounts including gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support
• Flexible PTO policy and 10 paid holidays
• Employer-backed Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and comprehensive short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and access to personal insurance options

Location

This is a fully remote position supporting clients across all 50 states.