Senior Project Accountant - AEC Project Lifecycle Leader

convergehrsolutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ourdesign firm client in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to partner with project managers, operations leaders, and co-Managing Partners. The role covers the full project accounting lifecycle across multiple offices (Philadelphia, Raleigh, Austin) and focuses on accurate billing, cost tracking, and reporting to support project delivery and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project accounting within AEC or professional services, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive project accounting experience, preferably in an architecture, engineering, or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of percent-of-completion revenue recognition, cost-to-complete analysis, and AEC contract billing structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project accounting lifecycle including project setup, budget tracking, cost monitoring, invoicing oversight, and close-out.
• Lead financial reporting, revenue recognition, and period-close activities.
• Prepare regular project financial reports including earned value analysis, revenue recognition schedules, and profitability summaries.
• Coordinate with the Billing Specialist and outsourced accounting consultants.
• Supervise the Billing Specialist as a direct report and conduct semi-annual performance reviews.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and ensure audit-ready records.
• Coordinate with Office Manager on compliance and annual licensing renewals across multiple states.
• Assist Business Development during project pursuit, close-out, and post-award handoff for accurate project setup.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ourdesign firm client in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to partner with project managers, operations leaders, and co-Managing Partners. The role covers the full project accounting lifecycle across multiple offices (Philadelphia, Raleigh, Austin) and focuses on accurate billing, cost tracking, and reporting to support project delivery and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project accounting within AEC or professional services, with strong communication skills