Senior Project Accountant

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead the project accounting function for a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, revenue recognition, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.

The role requires strong construction accounting expertise, leadership, and a hands-on approach, with regular travel to project sites to validate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
• 3+ years managing accounting teams.
• Experience with construction accounting and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in WIP reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% to project locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight of multiple utility-scale EPC projects from notice to proceed through final closeout.
• Review project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability.
• Monitor budgets, change orders, contingencies, and project margins.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop accurate monthly forecasts.
• Analyze labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontractor performance, and material costs.
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee monthly project accounting close process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Review project WIP schedules and earned revenue calculations.
• Prepare executive financial reporting and project performance dashboards.
• Ensure accurate accruals, journal entries, cost allocations, and reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

ASC 606 revenue recognition

WIP reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost accounting

Excel skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Viewpoint Vista

CMiC

Oracle

SAP

Job description

The Senior Project Accountant will lead the project accounting function for a rapidly growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, project cost control, revenue recognition, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction accounting expertise with leadership skills and a hands-on approach. This position requires regular travel to project sites to work alongside field leadership, validate financial performance, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen operational partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight of multiple utility-scale EPC projects from notice to proceed through final closeout.
• Review project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability.
• Monitor budgets, change orders, contingencies, and project margins.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop accurate monthly forecasts.
• Analyze labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontractor performance, and material costs.
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee monthly project accounting close process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and percentage-of-completion (ASC 606) revenue recognition.
• Review project WIP schedules and earned revenue calculations.
• Prepare executive financial reporting and project performance dashboards.
• Ensure accurate accruals, journal entries, cost allocations, and reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Operational Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner for Operations leadership.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and monthly operations reviews.
• Conduct regular site visits to validate project financial performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement on purchase commitments and vendor performance.
• Work closely with Contracts on change order tracking and billing.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor Project Accountants and Project Financial Analysts.
• Develop accounting processes that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build standardized reporting across projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using technology and automation.
• Assist with ERP optimization and reporting enhancements.
• Monitor contract compliance.
• Evaluate financial exposure related to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure timely customer billings and collections.
• Review project cash flow projections.
• Support external audits and lender reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
• 3+ years managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction accounting
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• ASC 606 revenue recognition
• WIP reporting
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Experience supporting Solar EPC construction projects.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% to project locations nationwide.