Project Accountant

Executive Recruiting Consultants; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$60,000 - $75,000 salary

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance, HSA, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance

401k with 3% match

Employee work wear + Discounts

Job summary

A family-owned organization based in Dell Rapids is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project accounting, invoice preparation, and compliance monitoring. The role involves setting up new projects, tracking costs, and delivering insights on budget variances. This position offers competitive compensation between $60,000 and $75,000, along with health insurance and paid holidays. This is an opportunity to join a growing company rooted in trust and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including budgets and contract terms.
• Prepare and issue project invoices accurately and on time.
• Monitor billing compliance, tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Track and reconcile project costs, reviewing timesheets for accuracy.
• Identify budget variances and provide insights to project teams.
• Support financial reporting and process improvements.

Job description

Project Accountant

COMPANY PROFILE:

This privately held, family-owned organization specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that support commercial facility and operational environments. Built on a culture of trust, accountability, and efficiency, the company continues to grow and invest in strengthening internal processes.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS YOU

• $60,000 - $75,000
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave, PTO (1st year 10 days annually, 3rd Year +2 days/year until reaching max)
• Health Insurance, HSA, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, FSA, Life & Disability, AFLAC options available.
• 401k with 3% match
• Employee work wear + Discounts

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Reports to Controller.
• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including budgets, contract terms, and ongoing project structure updates (change orders, revisions, adjustments).
• Prepare and issue project invoices accurately and on time, aligned with contract requirements and billing schedules.
• Monitor billing compliance, including milestones, retainage tracking, and required deliverables.
• Track and reconcile project costs (labor, subcontractors, materials), reviewing timesheets and allocations for accuracy.
• Identify budget variances, cost overruns, and performance trends, providing clear insights and recommendations to project teams.
• Support project financial reporting and system/process improvements, partnering with project managers, operations, and leadership to strengthen project controls and execution.