Project Accountant

The Alliance Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance Group is partnering with a growing construction organization in Fort Lauderdale to recruit a Project Accountant. This role will own the financial aspects of projects and collaborate with both accounting and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include managing project accounting from setup to completion, preparing billings, tracking costs and profitability, and supporting month-end close. The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; project or job-cost accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience with project-based billing, job costing, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; effective communication with accounting and non-accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting from setup through completion.
• Prepare and review project billings, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Track project costs, budgets, commitments, and profitability.
• Perform job cost analysis and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections related to assigned projects.
• Prepare project-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers to review project financial performance.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

We are partnering with a growing construction organization in Fort Lauderdale that is looking to add a Project Accountant to its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning the financial side of projects and working closely with both accounting and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project accounting from setup through completion
• Prepare and review project billings, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Track project costs, budgets, commitments, and profitability
• Perform job cost analysis and investigate budget-to-actual variances
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections related to assigned projects
• Prepare project-related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
• Partner with project managers to review project financial performance
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience; project or job-cost accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience with project-based billing, job costing, and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with accounting and non-accounting teams