Project Accountant

Beck & Pollitzer USA; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beck & Pollitzer USA seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial control and reporting for complex, project-based industrial engineering and installation programs in Mississippi. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams, and Operations to ensure accurate cost capture and timely revenue recognition.

The role emphasizes cost allocation, CVR processes, and robust month-end close activities, with a focus on governance and continuous improvement across project finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–7+ years of experience in a Project Accounting, Management Accounting, or Project Finance role.
• Experience within project-based environments such as industrial services, engineering, construction, or manufacturing installations.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, and lifecycle financial management.
• Experience working with Project Managers and Commercial/Operations teams.
• Proficiency in ERP and project accounting systems.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and contract-based accounting.
• Understanding of CVR, cost-to-complete, and margin management principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost controls aligned with approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual costs, commitments, accruals, and revenue across live projects.
• Support project setup, cost coding structures, and financial governance processes.
• Ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, subcontract, and overhead costs.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports including cost-to-complete, margin forecasts, and variances.
• Support project managers with financial forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Contribute to CVR processes in partnership with Commercial teams.
• Provide input into month-end close and management reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records within ERP and project accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.

Skills

Project accounting

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

Cost control

ERP software

CVR knowledge

Contract-based accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Project Accountant is responsible for providing financial control, reporting, and analysis across complex, project-based industrial engineering and installation programmes. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, and Operations, this role ensures accurate cost capture, timely revenue recognition, and strong financial governance throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Establish and maintain project cost controls aligned with approved budgets and forecasts
• Track actual costs, commitments, accruals, and revenue across live projects
• Support project setup, cost coding structures, and financial governance processes
• Ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, subcontract, and overhead costs
• Prepare monthly project financial reports including cost-to-complete, margin forecasts, and variances
• Support project managers with financial forecasting and cash flow projections
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes in partnership with Commercial teams
• Provide timely and accurate input into month-end close and management reporting
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Support contract-driven revenue recognition in line with company policy and project milestones
• Support contract-driven recognition in line with company policy and project milestones
• Prepare or review client applications for payment, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Monitor billing schedules, aged receivables, and project cash flow performance
• Work with operations and commercial teams to resolve billing or payment issues
• Work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to align financial and commercial data
• Support the financial assessment of variations, change orders, and claims
• Provide cost and margin impact analysis to support client negotiations and internal decision-making
• Assist in post-project financial close-out and lessons learned reviews
• Maintain accurate financial records within ERP and project accounting systems
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company financial procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project finance and reporting processes

Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3–7+ years of experience in a Project Accounting, Management Accounting, or Project Finance role
• Experience within project-based environments such as industrial services, engineering, construction, or manufacturing installations
• Strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, and lifecycle financial management
• Experience working with Project Managers and Commercial/Operations teams
• Proficiency in ERP and project accounting systems
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and contract-based accounting
• Understanding of CVR, cost-to-complete, and margin management principles

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, delivery-focused project environments
• Clear communication skills, able to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders
• Commercially aware and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail] by calling [phone].