Project Accountant

DPR Construction; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Atlanta is seeking a Project Accountant to support Southeast projects. You will maintain project financial records, process owner invoices and payments, and collaborate with project teams and F&A to ensure accurate, timely financial transactions.

The role requires 2–4 years of project accounting or financial management experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project accounting or financial management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes project-related owner invoices, reviews project costs, and manages owner and trade payments independently.
• Maintains detailed project financial records, including budgets, costs, and billings.
• Prepares routine and non-routine financial reports and assists with variance analysis.
• Collaborates with project teams to resolve standard accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Assists with process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations.
• Supports routine month-end and year-end project accounting close activities.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial management

Budget tracking

Invoice processing

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

## Project AccountantApply: Atlanta, GA: Full time: Posted Today: JR-16704## **Job Description**The Project Accountant will be based in DPR’s Atlanta office and support projects across the Southeast region. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project financial records, managing billing and payment processes, monitoring project costs, and collaborating with project teams and F & A teams to support overall project financial health.**At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.** **As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.****Job Summary:** Supports standard and varied project financial health independently by ensuring accurate accounting, timely processing, and adherence to established procedures. Contributes to project success by monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and assisting with financial analysis based on precedents or prior projects to inform decision-making. Facilitates collaboration with project teams by providing clear, reliable financial information and resolving routine and non-routine accounting issues. Strengthens organizational performance by maintaining detailed records and supporting continuous improvement in project accounting processes. **Key Responsibilities:** Processes project-related owner invoices, reviews project cost, and manages owner and trade payments independently to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions. Maintains detailed project financial records, including tracking budgets, costs, and billings in accordance with general instructions. Prepares routine and non-routine financial reports and assists with variance analysis to support project and organizational objectives. Collaborates with project teams to resolve standard accounting questions and discrepancies. Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and established procedures in all project financial activities. Assists with the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations. Supports routine month-end and year-end project accounting close activities as required. **Education Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred **Work Experience:** 2 - 4 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred. **Certifications and Licenses:** None required.