Project Accountant: Finance Partner for Dynamic Projects

LHH; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a San Diego professional services organization, seeks a Project Accountant to partner with project leaders and manage project financials. The role focuses on monitoring performance, invoicing, and ensuring alignment with financial expectations across a diverse project portfolio.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, with strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting, project accounting, billing, job costing, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, and profitability metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze project performance and identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies.
• Assist project managers with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Review project spending and labor allocations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and process client invoices in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure billing activity is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review project records to validate billable activity and revenue recognition.
• Partner with project teams to resolve billing questions and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting billing and revenue activities.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Reporting & data analysis

MS Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a San Diego professional services organization, seeks a Project Accountant to partner with project leaders and manage project financials. The role focuses on monitoring performance, invoicing, and ensuring alignment with financial expectations across a diverse project portfolio.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, with strong cross-functional