Project Accountant

Harvey Ellis Devereaux Corp.; Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 82,667,020 - 110,174,937; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Ellis Devereaux Corp. seeks a Project Accountant in Royal Oak, MI to partner with Project Managers and Finance leadership on project financials from initiation to close.

You will monitor budgets, analyze variances, support revenue recognition under GAAP, and prepare reports for management. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and prior project-based accounting experience; hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Three or more years of accounting experience in a project-based professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project setup in ERP to verify terms, billing, budgets, and financial attributes.
• Develop, maintain, and update project budgets and forecasts with PMs.
• Monitor labor, consultant, and reimbursable costs against budgets.
• Identify variances, profitability trends, and risks; suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain project budget integrity and support financial planning activities.
• Prepare and post project revenue recognition entries per GAAP.
• Review WIP, backlog, earned revenue, and project profitability reports.
• Perform month-end close: JEs, reconciliations, WIP analysis, revenue reviews.
• Investigate and resolve project financial discrepancies timely.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc project financial reports for PMs and Finance.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, standards, and internal controls.
• Prepare and process client invoices based on contracts and billing terms.
• Collaborate with Project Managers from initiation to close-out.
• Validate project information in accounting system, including change orders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP

Revenue recognition

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Financial analysis & reporting

Communication skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Project Accountant

Partial Full Time P2 Royal Oak, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1708

Salary Range: $28.85 To $38.45 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Project Accountant partners with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support the financial success of HED's projects throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project financial information, monitoring budgets and costs, supporting revenue recognition, analyzing project performance, and providing meaningful financial insight that enables informed business decisions.

Working under general guidance, the Project Accountant manages multiple projects of moderate complexity while ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies, accounting standards, and project objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Review project setup within the ERP system to verify contract terms, billing structures, project phases, budgets, and financial attributes
• Partner with Project Managers to develop, maintain, and update project budgets and forecasts
• Monitor labor, consultant, and reimbursable costs against budgets and forecasts
• Identify project financial variances, profitability trends, and potential risks while providing recommendations for corrective action
• Maintain project budget integrity and support financial planning activities
• Prepare and post project revenue recognition entries in accordance with GAAP
• Review work-in-progress (WIP), backlog, earned revenue, and project profitability reports
• Perform month-end close activities including project journal entries, reconciliations, WIP analysis, revenue reviews, and financial reporting
• Investigate and resolve project financial discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc project financial reports and analyses for Project Managers and Finance leadership
• Recommend process improvements that enhance project accounting accuracy, efficiency, and reporting
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Prepare and process client invoices based on project contracts, fee schedules, and billing terms
• Collaborate with Project Managers from project initiation to project close-out
• Validate project information in accounting system, including change orders and contract modifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Three or more years of accounting experience in a project-based professional services environment preferred
• Experience with Workday or a comparable ERP system preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Business Partnership
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organization
• Accountability

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform computer-based accounting responsibilities.

HED embraces a hybrid work model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining regular in-office collaboration. Work is performed in a professional office environment that supports both collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.