Remote Lead Project Accountant — GAAP & Billing

LHH; Dallas (TX); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

100% remote work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization seeking a Lead Project Accountant to support complex project accounting operations across multiple regions. This role blends hands-on technical accounting with mentorship, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, focusing on billing, POC revenue recognition, and month-end close.

It also serves as a technical resource to a team of project accountants.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, complex billing, or related financial accounting functions.
• At least 3 years of senior-level project accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable.
• Hands-on experience with project billing, contract-based invoicing, and complex ERP accounting processes.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and related accounting adjustments.
• Experience supporting multiple projects, offices, or business units.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with Project Managers and accounting teams.

Mansioni

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Regional Project Accountants while supporting daily workflows and billing deadlines.
• Coordinate complex project billing and invoicing across multiple offices, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and client‑specific billing requirements.
• Execute and troubleshoot ERP billing batches, resolve invoice processing issues, and support accurate invoice finalization.
• Perform monthly percentage‑of‑completion (POC) revenue allocations and support accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Research and resolve revenue discrepancies, billing issues, and project accounting inconsistencies.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including collections, unapplied payments, retainers, and client billing inquiries.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational leaders to resolve project financial questions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with project setup, billing configurations, and maintenance of accounting information within ERP systems.
• Support accounting integrations for newly acquired offices, including data validation, process standardization, onboarding, and post‑go‑live troubleshooting.
• Help coordinate workload coverage, cross‑training, and continuous process improvements across a geographically distributed accounting team.
• Assist with audit schedules, supporting documentation, and special accounting projects.

Conoscenze

GAAP knowledge

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

Accounts receivable

Excel

VLOOKUPs

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

Deltek Vantagepoint

Deltek Vision

ERP systems

Power Query

Descrizione del lavoro

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization seeking a Lead Project Accountant to support complex project accounting operations across multiple regions. This role blends hands-on technical accounting with mentorship, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, focusing on billing, POC revenue recognition, and month-end close.

It also serves as a technical resource to a team of project accountants.