Sr. Project Accountant

Overview

This role involves leading billing, revenue, and reconciliation duties for assigned projects. The position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, GAAP revenue recognition guidelines, and project accounting workflows. The individual will collaborate closely with the Client Services team to ensure accurate project setup and revenue recognition, managing full reconciliation from project initiation to close.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support teammates in project accounting processes and practices
• Conduct thorough financial reviews of Profit & Loss balances and propose journal entries to manage project funds
• Perform month-end close activities, including reviewing project working capital summaries, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements, and Percent of Completion schedules
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as assigned
• Monitor and recommend improvements to revenue accounting functions through process reviews and implementation
• Support account management with client billing inquiries and recommend improvements
• Contribute to process improvements related to revenue and deferred revenue analyses
• Participate in cross-training initiatives
• Execute month-end close responsibilities and recommend process enhancements to improve close cycle time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 5-10 years of comprehensive experience in project accounting
• CPA certification preferred (active or inactive)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, etc.)
• Expertise in Percentage of Completion (POC) billing and GAAP ASC606 revenue recognition
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Experience with NetSuite preferred, along with familiarity with project management applications/systems
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion
• Initiative and resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Ability to manage competing requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Capability to resolve escalated operational issues requiring coordination with other departments
• Proactive identification and resolution of potential accounting errors and risks
• High level of ownership, accuracy, and accountability in managing project financials through close-out and month-end close processes
• Ability to foster teamwork, generate enthusiasm, and create an environment of openness and trust

Compensation

• Maximum base pay: $80,000 USD

Location

Not specified