Project Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage financials across multiple projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with project managers and operations to monitor budgets, track costs, and ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, advanced Excel use, and ERP system experience to prepare cost reports, forecasts, and margins analyses while supporting billing processes and audits. A fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Track project expenditures and ensure costs are accurately coded and recorded.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
• Review contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements for financial impact.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.
• Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting.
• Work closely with project managers to provide financial guidance and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with audits and financial compliance requirements.
• Analyze project margins and provide recommendations to improve profitability.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Deltek

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Salary: USD70000 - USD100000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers and operational teams to monitor budgets, track costs, analyze project performance, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Track project expenditures and ensure costs are accurately coded and recorded.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
• Review contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements for financial impact.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.
• Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting.
• Work closely with project managers to provide financial guidance and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with audits and financial compliance requirements.
• Analyze project margins and provide recommendations to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Construction, engineering, manufacturing, government contracting, or professional services industries.
• Job costing and WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• AIA billing and contract management.
• Sage, Viewpoint, Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics experience.

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000+ annually, depending on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays