Senior Project Accountant

elite personnel; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Bonus

Paid Leave of Absence

Professional Training & Career Develop

In-House Wellness Center

Catered Lunch Bi-Weekly

Dog-Friendly Office

Job summary

Our client, a full-service commercial general contractor serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and select Mid-Atlantic markets, is seeking a Project Accountant in Bethesda. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Accounting Manager and Finance Department, enter invoices, maintain ledgers, reconcile banks, prepare reports, coordinate with subs, and assist with year-end tax and

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience includes prior work experience in an Accounting position.
• Public accounting experience and CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices for all active projects and company administrative costs into the accounting system (Sage 100 Contractor/Procore Financials).
• Maintain financial records and general ledger for a portfolio of projects.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and subledger accounts.
• Produce financial statements/reports as needed.
• Support Project Management Team to produce accounting information and process invoices.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors to ensure invoices are submitted correctly and timely.
• Perform regular audits of the accounting system and confirm contact information and insurance is up to date and correct.
• Work with tax preparers and external auditors on year-end tax and audit preparation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 100

Procore

Job description

Our client is a full-service commercial general contractor serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and select Mid-Atlantic markets. With over 20 years of experience, they have built a reputation as one of the region’s premier builders, delivering high-quality projects across a wide range of commercial sectors.

Their expertise includes restaurant and hospitality construction, office and retail renovations, commercial interiors, and mid-rise ground-up buildings. They work across diverse asset classes such as food and beverage, hotels, healthcare, fitness, banking, historic and museum spaces, and specialty retail—bringing precision, creativity, and craftsmanship to every project.

GENERAL SUMMARY

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated team member who possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail as a Project Accountant. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, can work independently and is proactive in identifying and solving problems, meets deadlines and understands priorities.

Successful candidates will be expected to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, while working at a fast-paced environment. This position is involved in all aspects of the company’s financial processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Accountant is expected to support the Accounting Manager and Finance Department. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Entering invoices for all active projects and company administrative costs into the accounting system (Sage 100 Contractor/Procore Financials).
• Maintain financial records and general ledger for a portfolio of projects.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and subledger accounts.
• Produce financial statements / reports as needed.
• Support Project Management Team to produce accounting information and process invoices.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors to ensure their invoices are submitted correctly and in a timely manner.
• Perform regular audits of the accounting system and confirm contact information and insurance is up to date and correct.
• Work with tax preparers and external auditors on year-end tax and audit preparation.

SKILLS

Relevant industry experience includes prior work experience in an Accounting position. Public accounting experience and CPA certification is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the following software applications (at a minimum):

Sage 100 or related accounting software

Procore

BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Bonus
• Paid Leave of Absence
• Professional Training & Career Development
• In-House Wellness Center
• Catered Lunch Bi-Weekly
• Dog-Friendly Office