Project Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project and operational leadership on large-scale projects. This role owns project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis from kickoff through completion.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project-driven accounting, strong Excel and reporting skills, and can provide variance analysis and financial insights across multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within project-driven environments.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced financial reporting capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile project commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and budget performance.
• Review vendor invoices and payment applications for accuracy and project alignment.
• Prepare and maintain project forecasts, cash flow projections, and EAC reporting.
• Monitor project risks, change orders, claims, and scope modifications.
• Partner with Project Managers to provide variance analysis and financial insights.
• Reconcile project budgets and forecasts with accounting records.
• Develop recurring cost reports and support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, contract requirements, and customer reporting obligations.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Advanced financial reporting

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing project-based organization to identify a Project Accountant who can serve as a key financial partner to project and operational leadership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who has spent several years supporting large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or capital projects and is comfortable owning project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis from project kickoff through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile project commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and budget performance
• Review vendor invoices and payment applications for accuracy and project alignment
• Prepare and maintain project forecasts, cash flow projections, and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reporting
• Monitor project risks, change orders, claims, and scope modifications
• Partner with Project Managers to provide variance analysis and financial insights
• Reconcile project budgets and forecasts with accounting records
• Develop recurring cost reports and support leadership decision-making
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, contract requirements, and customer reporting obligations

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within project-driven environments
• Strong Excel skills and advanced financial reporting capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify risks and opportunities

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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