Project Accountant

Talentify; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking a Project Accountant for our Charlotte area team with remote flexibility. The role blends general accounting duties with project-based accounting, including job costing and WIP analysis, to support operational finance across corporate and field operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA/MBA preferred; travel 2–4 days per month may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and project accounting

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process with journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare WIP schedules, job cost reports, budgets, and forecast variances
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations leadership to review project performance
• Support project setup, contract review, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Investigate discrepancies and improve processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Monitor inventory and construction activity for accurate job costing and WIP
• Assist with annual audit schedules and documentation
• Contribute to enhancements in accounting systems and reporting tools

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Project Accountant
Remote- Charlotte, NC Area Preferred

About the Opportunity

A growing, national services organization is seeking a General Accountant to join its Operational Finance team. This blended role combines traditional general ledger and month-end close responsibilities with project accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and operational financial analysis.

The position offers broad exposure across corporate accounting and field operations and is designed for an accounting professional interested in developing toward a future Accounting/Finance Manager or Operations Controller role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, job cost reports, project budgets, and actual-to-forecast results for assigned operating groups.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to review project performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and improve visibility into profitability.
• Support project setup, contract review, change orders, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Monitor inventory and construction activity to support accurate job costing and WIP reporting.
• Assist with annual audit requirements, including preparation of balance sheet and income statement schedules.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting systems, reporting tools, and processes across Corporate and Operational Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally including general ledger/month-end close and project or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and percentage-of-completion/project accounting required.
• Construction, infrastructure, field services, or other project-based accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 2–4 days per month.

TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!