Project Accountant

THE RIGHT STAFF; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer contribution to HSA 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible spending account options

Employee engagement programs and team 

events

Job summary

THE RIGHT STAFF is seeking a Project Accountant to support high-volume project accounting, project tracking, reconciliations, forecasting, and billing across thousands of projects annually. You will partner with finance and project teams to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 1 year of project accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance, sales, and project teams to support project tracking, reconciliation, and billing.
• Assist with revenue forecasting, backlog reporting, work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, and project closeout.
• Process monthly WIP reporting and support revenue recognition activities.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and performance metrics.
• Reconcile job costs to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain project budgets and financial data within company systems.

Skills

Excel

Project accounting

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud

ERP systems

Job description

Project Accountant | Are You Experienced in High-Volume Project Accounting and Ready for Your Next Career Move? Join a growing, project-driven organization where your accounting expertise will directly support operational success. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams on project financial tracking, reconciliations, forecasting, and billing in a fast-paced environment managing thousands of projects annually. Ideal candidates will have project accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative setting.

Job Details

Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience

Bonus: Target annual bonus potential of 10% - 15%

Location: On-site

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to HSA 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account options
• Employee engagement programs and team events

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance, sales, and project teams to support project tracking, reconciliation, and billing activities.
• Assist with revenue forecasting, backlog reporting, work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, and project closeout efforts.
• Process monthly WIP reporting and support revenue recognition activities.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and performance metrics.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide financial updates to stakeholders.
• Reconcile job costs to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and validate project costing information to ensure accuracy.
• Support project and period-end close processes.
• Maintain project budgets and financial data within company systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with training and supporting operational teams on project financial procedures.
• Support additional finance and accounting initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 1 year of Project Accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience performing financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within construction, project-based, engineering, or related industries.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of job costing, project billing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.