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John Evans Recruiting
Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Location: Hybrid - Laurel Area
Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 base bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us: We are a rapidly growing construction firm with a strong presence in government contracting. Known for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and a collaborative team culture, we are expanding our finance team to support our dynamic project portfolio. Our downtown DC office is a hub of energy and purpose, and we take pride in the impact our work has on the region.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a sharp, motivated Project Accountant to serve as the right hand to our Assistant Corporate Controller. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, analytical environment and is excited to contribute to the financial success of projects that matter. You’ll play a key role in project-level financial reporting, budget tracking, compliance, and ensuring accurate cost accounting for both commercial and government projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end close process with a focus on project-level financials
- Monitor and analyze project budgets, job cost reports, and performance metrics
- Review and track subcontractor invoices, change orders, and client billing
- Collaborate with project managers and operations staff to ensure accurate financial tracking
- Prepare reports and documentation required for government contracts, including compliance with FAR and other regulations
- Assist with audit preparation, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives
- Provide financial insight to help guide project decisions and business strategy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or government contracting
- Strong knowledge of project accounting principles and job costing
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and other government contracting compliance requirements
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent Excel skills and experience with construction/accounting software (e.g., Sage, Deltek, Procore, or similar)
- Ability to work in-office in downtown DC and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000