Senior Project Accountant

Morgan Benjamin Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Benjamin Search Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support project financial performance in a manufacturing/project-based environment. You will collaborate with Project Managers and leadership to monitor costs, forecast, and ensure revenue recognition aligns with budgets.

Key duties include EAC analyses, monthly revenue recognition calculations, cost monitoring against budgets, and supporting month-end close, audits, and change-order reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Experience with EAC, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS including IFRS 15.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial/project-based environments; inventory and standard costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC) and review results with Project Managers and leadership.
• Complete monthly revenue recognition calculations and related journal entries in accordance with IFRS 15.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and identify and explain variances.
• Prepare weekly project forecasts for costs, invoicing, and revenue.
• Monitor project billing milestones and help ensure invoices are issued and collected on time.
• Support month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with change-order costing, bids, proposals, and new contract reviews.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to contracts, EACs, and revenue calculations.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and leadership to provide accurate project financial information.

Skills

EAC

WIP

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

D365

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support project financial performance, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cost management within a manufacturing/project-based environment.

This position will work closely with Project Managers and leadership to monitor project costs, prepare forecasts, manage revenue recognition, and ensure projects remain financially aligned with budgets and expectations.

Top Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC) and review results with Project Managers and leadership.
• Complete monthly revenue recognition calculations and related journal entries in accordance with IFRS 15.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and identify and explain variances.
• Prepare weekly project forecasts for costs, invoicing, and revenue.
• Monitor project billing milestones and help ensure invoices are issued and collected on time.
• Support month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with change-order costing, bids, proposals, and new contract reviews.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to contracts, EACs, and revenue calculations.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and leadership to provide accurate project financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Strong experience with EAC, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, including IFRS 15.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or project-based environment.
• Understanding of inventory, standard costing, and labor/overhead burden rates.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience.
• D365 experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers and cross-functional leadership.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position in North Houston. Limited travel may be required.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment is subject to applicable background checks and company drug and alcohol policies.