Senior Project Accountant

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for overseeing core accounting operations while serving as a key resource for project-related financial management. This role will lead the close process, support accurate financial reporting, and provide meaningful analysis around project costs, revenue, forecasts, and profitability. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3-4 Days In-Office)

Base Salary: $90k - $110k

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly close cycle and ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Prepare, post, and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze operating results against budget and prior periods, identifying trends and explaining variances.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and established accounting procedures.
• Support external audits, quarterly reviews, and requests from auditors or advisors.
• Manage financial activity for ongoing projects, including cost tracking, revenue allocation, and margin performance.
• Review project costs across labor, materials, and third-party vendors to ensure proper reporting.
• Develop and maintain project forecasts, including completion status, remaining costs, and expected profitability.
• Apply appropriate revenue recognition methodologies based on project activity and accounting guidance.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to validate project updates, assess risks, and revise financial projections.
• Monitor and enhance internal controls across accounting and operational workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen reporting, and increase efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives that improve accuracy, consistency, and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with leadership and business partners to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Present financial results, risks, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting and project accounting experience.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting, cost-to-complete forecasting, and profitability analysis strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large data sets and perform detailed analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.