Project Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Foundation in Manassas, VA is seeking a Project Accountant (Senior level) to support the financial performance of a high-volume regional unit. This role partners with operations leadership to analyze project profitability, assist forecasting, and ensure accurate project cost tracking.

Responsibilities include monitoring budgets and profitability, maintaining WIP reporting, aiding monthly forecasts, reviewing financial performance, revenue recognition support, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years in project accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting, financial analysis, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting project-based, contract-based, or operational environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and partner effectively with operations personnel.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Assist with monthly forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Review project financial performance and identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities.
• Support revenue recognition and project cost tracking.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and project cost reconciliation.
• Prepare financial reporting and performance analysis for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Project management software

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

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Project Accountant / Senior Project Accountant

Manassas, VA (Onsite 4 - 5 days per week)

Our client, a rapidly growing project-based services organization with operations across multiple states, is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial performance of a high-volume regional business unit.

This position offers the opportunity to partner directly with operations leadership, analyze project profitability, support forecasting efforts, and play a key role in the financial success of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability
• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Assist with monthly forecasting and budgeting activities
• Review project financial performance and identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities
• Support revenue recognition and project cost tracking
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams
• Assist with accounts payable processing and project cost reconciliation
• Prepare financial reporting and performance analysis for management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting, financial analysis, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting project-based, contract-based, or operational environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and partner effectively with operations personnel
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Visible role supporting operational leadership
• Blend of accounting, analysis, and business partnership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and business performance
• Stable, growing organization with an active acquisition strategy
• Exposure to forecasting, operational finance, and project performance management

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000 base salary

If you enjoy understanding how projects make money, partnering with operations teams, and using financial data to drive business decisions, we'd love to connect.