Project Accountant

DPR Construction; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to support projects across the Southeast from our Atlanta office. You will maintain accurate project financial records, manage billing and payments, monitor budgets, and provide financial insights to project teams and F&A to sustain health and accountability.

In this role you will collaborate across project teams, ensure adherence to procedures, and participate in month-end close activities, driving process improvements and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of project accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting principles and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process project-related owner invoices and payments.
• Maintain detailed project financial records and budgets.
• Prepare routine financial reports and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Support month-end close for projects.

Skills

Project accounting

Billing

Budget tracking

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

The Project Accountant will be based in DPR’s Atlanta office and support projects across the Southeast region. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project financial records, managing billing and payment processes, monitoring project costs, and collaborating with project teams and F & A teams to support overall project financial health.At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.Job Summary:Supports standard and varied project financial health independently by ensuring accurate accounting, timely processing, and adherence to established procedures. Contributes to project success by monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and assisting with financial analysis based on precedents or prior projects to inform decision-making. Facilitates collaboration with project teams by providing clear, reliable financial information and resolving routine and non-routine accounting issues. Strengthens organizational performance by maintaining detailed records and supporting continuous improvement in project accounting processes.Key Responsibilities:Processes project-related owner invoices, reviews project cost, and manages owner and trade payments independently to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.Maintains detailed project financial records, including tracking budgets, costs, and billings in accordance with general instructions.Prepares routine and non-routine financial reports and assists with variance analysis to support project and organizational objectives.Collaborates with project teams to resolve standard accounting questions and discrepancies.Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and established procedures in all project financial activities.Assists with the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations.Supports routine month-end and year-end project accounting close activities as required.Education Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferredWork Experience:2 - 4 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.Certifications and Licenses:None required.DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .