Project Accountant Lead

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

PTO accrual 15 days

Holiday time

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a large specialty contractor to hire a Lead Project Accountant who will head full-cycle project accounting for large construction projects and supervise junior staff.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting, construction experience, and a strong grasp of job costing, WIP, AIA billings, and financial reporting. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with Project Managers to manage risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction/project-based industries.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, WIP, AIA billings, percentage of completion, and financial reporting.
• Experience with large projects ($60m+) preferred.
• Familiarity with contracts, lien requirements, compliance, and change order workflows.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; knowledge of Sage/Viewpoint/Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of project accountants across multiple construction projects.
• Coordinate and oversee all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs and billings.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, internal controls, and adherence to policies.
• Develop financial reporting standards and prepare regular and ad-hoc project reports for leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and support sound decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to implement new policies, procedures, systems, and process improvements for project accounting.

Skills

Team leadership

Project accounting

Job costing

WIP

AIA billings

Financial reporting

Excel

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is partnering with a large specialty contractor with signicant operations nationally that is seeking to hire a Lead Project Accountant. The team is scaling, and they want an experienced professional to head full-cycle project accounting for larger projects, and supervise/mentor junior colleauges. Best suited for candidates who have experience with larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of project accountants supporting multiple construction projects; provide training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and oversee all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs and billings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of internal controls, and adherence to accounting policies.
• Develop financial reporting standards and prepare regular and ad‑hoc project financial reports for leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to proactively identify financial risks, ensure vendor compliance, and support sound financial decision‑making throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead initiatives to implement new policies, procedures, systems, and process improvements for the location’s project accounting function.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and support forecasting and budget development for assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction, engineering, or related project-based industries.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, job costing, WIP, AIA billings, percentage of completion, and financial reporting.
• Experience with larger projects ($60m+) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with contracts, lien requirements, compliance documentation, and change order workflows.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with industry-specific platforms (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore) is a plus.

Benefits Overview:

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 15 days (initially), 10 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (1+ years of employment). PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

If this is an opportunity that interests you, please apply directly here, or email your resume to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

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