Senior Project Accountant

Selby Jennings; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Virginia is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage monthly project billing, track budgets, and support customer invoicing. You will collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor financial performance and enable informed decision-making.

The role emphasizes forecasting, reporting, and identifying financial risks and opportunities, while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting, construction accounting, or similar experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects in industries such as construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, project costing, budgeting, and revenue recognition.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to collaborate across teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of resolving complex financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project billing activity in accordance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Track project budgets, commitments, and costs while processing vendor and subcontractor invoices and assisting with customer invoicing.
• Work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor project financial performance and support decision-making.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide financial insights on project status and progress.
• Develop monthly financial forecasts, estimates, and reporting packages, identifying potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as needed to support business objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project billing activity in accordance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Track project budgets, commitments, and costs while processing vendor and subcontractor invoices and assisting with customer invoicing.
• Work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor project financial performance and support decision-making.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide financial insights on project status and progress.
• Develop monthly financial forecasts, estimates, and reporting packages, identifying potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as needed to support business objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.

Senior Project Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project billing activity in accordance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Track project budgets, commitments, and costs while processing vendor and subcontractor invoices and assisting with customer invoicing.
• Work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor project financial performance and support decision-making.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide financial insights on project status and progress.
• Develop monthly financial forecasts, estimates, and reporting packages, identifying potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as needed to support business objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.

Senior Project Accounting Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting, construction accounting, or similar experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects in industries such as construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, project costing, budgeting, and revenue recognition.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of resolving complex financial issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while adapting to changing business needs.