Senior Project Accountant — ASC 606 & GAAP Specialist

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Phoenix is seeking a Project Accountant responsible for optimizing project expenses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP. Advanced Excel skills are crucial for analyzing financial data and identifying trends. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate across departments and support operational accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with emphasis on cost or project accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in reconciliation processes and operational accounting.
• Strong month-end close experience, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and reports on labor, materials, overhead, and other costs associated with specific projects or products.
• Designs, implements, and maintains systems for project accounting, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP standards.
• Prepare monthly reports, including business unit income statements, and variance analyses.

Skills

Cost and project accounting principles

Revenue recognition under ASC 606

Advanced Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Other ERP systems

Job description

A leading accounting firm in Phoenix is seeking a Project Accountant responsible for optimizing project expenses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP. Advanced Excel skills are crucial for analyzing financial data and identifying trends. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate across departments and support operational accounting.