Project Accountant

Socket.dev; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Razor Consulting Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Project Accountant for a 12-month assignment supporting a large-scale public-sector technology program. You will be responsible for day-to-day financial execution, budgets, actuals, forecasts, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

You will partner with Program Managers, vendors, and finance stakeholders to reflect project performance, manage costs, and provide data-driven insights for informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of project management processes and controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets, actuals, forecasts, and EAC per contract.
• Ensure changes are reflected in project financials and funding.
• Support month-end closings with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare internal project financial reports and analyses for stakeholders.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and contract compliance.
• Support invoicing, vendor cost management, and revenue tracking.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Project accounting software

Job description

Project Accountant

Razor Consulting Solutions is a people-first technology company whose culture is driven by intelligent, motivated, and results-oriented professionals.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a 12-month assignment supporting a large-scale, mission-critical public-sector technology program. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial execution and integrity across project accounting, invoicing, vendor cost management, compliance, and audit support.

As the financial steward for assigned programs, the Project Accountant ensures budgets, actuals, forecasts, and invoices are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. This program operates at significant scale, includes multiple vendors, and depends on disciplined financial controls and detailed tracking to meet contractual and customer expectations.

You will partner closely with Program Managers, vendors, and finance stakeholders to ensure financial data accurately reflects project performance and supports informed operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Financial Control
  • Maintain project budgets, actuals, forecasts, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) in accordance with contractual terms.
  • Ensure all approved scope, funding, and staffing changes are accurately reflected in project financials.
  • Support month-end close activities through reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validation.
  • Maintain year-over-year project budgets and full-project financial outlooks.
• Invoicing & Revenue Support
  • Prepare and maintain accurate, compliant customer invoices aligned with contract requirements and approved budgets.
  • Coordinate with Program Managers and customers to address invoice questions, revisions, and approvals.
  • Verify supporting documentation for billed costs to ensure completeness and audit readiness.
  • Track invoice status, revenue recognition inputs, and on-time submission metrics.
• Vendor Cost Management
  • Track vendor budgets, labor, and expenses against approved funding.
  • Review vendor invoices for accuracy, eligibility, and contractual compliance prior to payment and customer billing.
  • Identify discrepancies, return non-compliant invoices, and work directly with vendors to resolve issues.
  • Support timely vendor payments in accordance with contract terms.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Produce internal project financial reports, summaries, and reconciliations for program and finance stakeholders.
  • Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and cost drivers.
  • Support preparation of financial tables for Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and contract modifications.
  • Assist with project closeout activities, including de-obligations and final reconciliations.
• Audit, Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain audit-ready financial records across invoices, forecasts, vendor costs, and supporting documentation.
  • Support customer and internal audits by providing financial data, explanations, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual billing rules, internal financial policies, and public-sector requirements.
• Systems & Tools Support
  • Maintain and update detailed Excel-based project financial trackers serving as systems of record.
  • Collaborate with finance, PMO, and analytics teams to ensure financial data integrity across systems.

Key Qualifications (Preferred)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to understand business processes related to project management
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written)
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage cross-functional relationships
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to think strategically while executing effectively
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Benefits

Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision (HDV) insurance, 401(k) with match, Flex PTO, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and optional supplemental benefits designed to support your well-being and success.

EOE | Disability/Veterans