Project Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a rapidly growing project-based services organization, seeks a Project Accountant to support the financial performance of a high-volume regional unit. You will partner with operations leadership to analyze project profitability and forecasting.

Responsibilities include monitoring budgets and WIP, assisting with monthly forecasts, reviewing project performance for risks and opportunities, and supporting revenue recognition and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project/accounting or related disciplines.
• Experience in project-based or contract-driven environments.

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 for overruns, risks and opportunities.
• Support revenue recognition and project cost tracking.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and project cost reconciliation.
• Prepare financial reporting and performance analysis for management.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

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 to ensure project data is accurate and complete
• 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

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.