Project Accountant: Budgeting, Cost Tracking & Profitability

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial management of multiple projects from inception to completion.

The role involves monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and providing profitability analyses. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years in related accounting work are preferred, with strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or cost accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Track project expenditures and ensure costs are accurately coded and recorded.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
• Review contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements for financial impact.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.
• Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting.
• Work closely with project managers to provide financial guidance and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with audits and financial compliance requirements.
• Analyze project margins and provide recommendations to improve profitability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Deltek

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial management of multiple projects from inception to completion.

The role involves monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and providing profitability analyses. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years in related accounting work are preferred, with strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills essential.