Project Accountant | Equity, Growth & Impact

Phoenix Tailings; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Project Accountant to own the accounting for capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures, CIP schedules, and cost reporting while capitalizing assets as projects are placed in service.

The ideal candidate has project or construction accounting experience in capital‑intensive environments and can work directly with project managers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Experience with capital projects and government programs is highly desirable.
• Experience with cost documentation for auditors and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Track capital expenditures by project and monitor CIP budgets.
• Determine capitalization under GAAP and place assets in service.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for project-related assets.
• Own accounting for government-funded programs and grants.
• Prepare project cost reporting and sponsor draw submissions.
• Execute close activities, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support audit schedules and sponsor/review compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost reporting

Excel skills

ERP experience

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Project Accountant to own the accounting for capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures, CIP schedules, and cost reporting while capitalizing assets as projects are placed in service.

The ideal candidate has project or construction accounting experience in capital‑intensive environments and can work directly with project managers and engineers.