Project Accounting Manager

Kforce Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Project Accounting Manager in Sterling, VA. You will oversee financial management for multiple projects, partnering with PMs and leaders to ensure accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, billing, revenue recognition, and policy compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in project accounting with ERP and Excel proficiency, strong analytical and communication skills, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of multiple projects from start to finish.
• Monitor budgets, costs, revenue, profitability, and cash flow.
• Provide variance analysis on project financial results.
• Oversee billing and ensure timely, accurate invoicing.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist collections.
• Ensure revenue recognition and job-cost reporting accuracy.
• Prepare project-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Review contracts and change orders for financial impact.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Supervise and mentor project accounting staff.

Skills

Project accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Accounting Manager in Sterling, VA. Summary: The Project Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial management and accounting activities for a portfolio of projects. This role partners with project managers and business leaders to ensure accurate project reporting, budgeting, forecasting, billing, revenue recognition, and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial performance of multiple projects from inception through completion
• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, profitability, and cash flow
• Review project financial results and provide variance analysis
• Oversee project billing and ensure timely, accurate invoicing
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections efforts
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and job cost reporting
• Prepare and review project-related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Collaborate with project managers to identify financial risks and opportunities
• Review contracts, change orders, and project modifications for financial impact
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support internal and external audits
• Supervise and mentor project accounting staff, as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5+ years of project accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in construction, engineering, government contracting, consulting, or professional services environments
• Familiarity with fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-plus contracts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.