Senior Project Accountant 16827144

HRB; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to oversee the construction job costing process across multiple projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and risk management. This role partners with Project Managers, contractors, and internal teams to drive project success.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of project accounting experience in construction, with proficiency in COINS and revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction.
• Experience with Cost Plus (GMP), fixed-fee, and lump-sum revenue recognition.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and job costing methodologies.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure projects in COINS, including contract review, billing rates, and tax requirements.
• Prepare and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract terms.
• Assist with cash forecasting, payment applications, and variance analysis.
• Manage vendor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, POs, and W-9s.
• Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against budgets; support audits.
• Analyze job performance and profitability through cost tracking and reporting.
• Support Sales & Use tax filings at both divisional and corporate levels.
• Maintain accurate project status, budgets, and reporting in COINS.
• Identify and resolve project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and support a team of 2–4 Project Accountants.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem solving

Prioritize, multi-task, deadlines

Professionalism and confidentiality

Independent and fast-paced environment

MS Office (Excel) proficiency

Education

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

Tools

COINS

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for a Senior Project Accountant to support a dynamic and growing organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing all phases of the construction job costing process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and risk management across multiple projects.

Title:

Senior Project Accountant

Location:

Hybrid – Dulles / Brandywine

Salary Range:

$91,000 – $110,000

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

This position partners closely with Project Managers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial management throughout the project lifecycle, while supporting both project-level and team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and configure projects in COINS, including contract review, billing rates, and tax requirements
• Prepare and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract terms
• Assist with cash forecasting, payment applications, and variance analysis
• Manage vendor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, POs, and W-9s
• Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against budgets; support audits
• Analyze job performance and profitability through cost tracking and reporting
• Support Sales & Use tax filings at both divisional and corporate levels
• Maintain accurate project status, budgets, and reporting in COINS
• Identify and resolve project-related accounting issues in a timely manner [
• Mentor and support a team of 2–4 Project Accountants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction
• Experience with Cost Plus (GMP), fixed-fee, and lump-sum revenue recognition
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and job costing methodologies
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and related applications