Senior Project Accountant

OSOS Alliance Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 1–2 days per week

Immediate start

Potential extension

Job summary

OSOS Alliance Pty Ltd is recruiting a Senior Project Accountant for a 3‑month contract in St Leonards, NSW. The role covers end‑to‑end project accounting, revenue and cost management, plus strict controls and reporting across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has strong project accounting experience, proficient in GL, reconciliations and financial reporting, and will engage with project managers and finance teams. Immediate start and potential extension offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant/Project Accountant role.
• Strong project accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing GL, reconciliations and reporting.
• Understanding of accounting standards, controls and compliance.
• Ability to analyze project margins and costs.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project accounting activities: revenue, costs, accruals, journals, reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes with accurate reporting.
• Monitor project revenue, costs, margins; investigate variances and risks.
• Manage billing, WIP, receivables and working capital.
• Prepare and review financial reports to support decisions.
• Ensure compliance with policy, standards and audit requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and control gaps.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams.
• Provide accounting guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Project accounting

GL reconciliations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

SAP

Contract management

Tools

SAP

Job description

OSOS Alliance Pty Ltd – St Leonards Park NSW

Senior Project Accountant – St Leonards, NSW

Up to $60.00 per hour + Super | 3-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Location: St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Contract: 2 November 2026 – 31 January 2027

Hours: Full-time | 38 hours per week

OSOS Alliance is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our client's finance team on an initial 3-month contract based in St Leonards, NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong project accounting experience to take ownership of financial management, reporting and compliance across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and providing valuable insights into project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project accounting activities, including revenue, costs, accruals, journals and reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor project revenue, costs and margins, investigating variances and identifying financial risks.
• Manage project billing, work in progress (WIP), receivables and working capital.
• Prepare and review financial reports, providing meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal financial policies and audit requirements.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, control gaps and financial reporting issues.
• Work closely with project managers, finance teams and other stakeholders to support project performance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to finance and non‑finance colleagues.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or Project Accountant position.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and financial management.
• Experience managing general ledger activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyse project financial performance, including gross margins, overheads and fixed/variable costs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience using SAP financial systems will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience working with lifecycle management contracts will be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $60.00 + Super, with flexibility for candidates offering extensive relevant experience.
• Initial 3‑month contract with potential for extension.
• Full‑time hours – 38 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work within an established finance team.
• Potential for 1–2 days working from home per week once fully trained and working independently.
• Immediate start available.