Senior Project Accountant

Atrium Staffing; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is partnered with a growing client in the Northeast seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage the full project accounting lifecycle across multiple active projects. You will work with Project Managers, Operations, and leadership to ensure precise financial performance and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in project accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a solid grasp of GAAP.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of accounting with focus on project accounting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project accounting lifecycle: budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, revenue recognition.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and variance analyses.
• Monitor profitability and advise corrective actions.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on job costs projections.
• Support month-end close: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit documentation related to projects.
• Develop and streamline project accounting processes.

Skills

Project accounting

Excel

ERP systems

GAAP

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Client Overview:

We are partnered with a growing, financially stable company recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across multiple industries. They prioritize innovation, collaboration, and professional development and are committed to creating an environment where team members can thrive and advance their careers. They are currently looking to add a Senior Project Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$115k - $125k

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Accountant will oversee financial management, reporting, and analysis for multiple active projects. This role will work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial performance, strong internal controls, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing complex project accounting environments.

Responsibilities of the Senior Project Accountant:

• Manage the full project accounting lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and variance analyses for management review.
• Monitor project profitability and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Review and approve project-related invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate job cost projections.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit documentation related to project financials.
• Develop and streamline project accounting processes to improve operational efficiency.

Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Project Accountant:

• 5 - 8+ years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on project accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Project Accountant:

• Experience in construction, engineering, real estate development, or other project-based industries.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting.
• PMP, CPA, or CMA certification, or progress toward certification.
• Experience implementing or optimizing project accounting software.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA or MBA is preferred.

Benefits:

• Free medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Employee wellness programs.