Project Accountant

The Recruiting Hive; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Performance bonus

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Project Accountant to join a growing construction leader on-site. If you love variety, high trust, and a laid-back culture, this role offers hands-on project finance work and close collaboration with project managers.

You’ll manage project finances, track budgets, analyze risks, and ensure compliance with vendor and tax requirements. This is an on-site role for local candidates, with strong training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances from setup to monthly billing using Sage 300.
• Collaborate with project managers to track budgets, analyze risks, and spot savings.
• Handle vendor compliance, accounts payable, and sales/use tax.

Skills

Verbal communication

Advanced Excel

Problem solving under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Job description

Fort Wayne accountants, do you want to team up with a growing construction leader?

Our client is expanding its Project Accountant team on-site in Fort Wayne, IN. If you love variety, high trust, and a laid-back culture (with free Friday team lunches!), this is for you.

What you’ll do:

• Manage project finances from setup to monthly billing using Sage 300.
• Partner with project managers to track budgets, analyze risks, and spot savings.
• Handle vendor compliance, accounts payable, and sales/use tax.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a MUST
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Knack for solving problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Why apply?

You get a supportive team, excellent training, and a strong benefits package (medical, 401k match, PTO, and a performance bonus).

Note: This is an on-site role looking for local/commutable candidates only.

Complete description available upon request.