Senior Project Accountant - Budget, Billing & Forecasting

Aquatech; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech, Canonsburg, PA, seeks a full-time Project Accountant to manage project budgets, cost control, and revenue recognition. Reports to Corporate Controller and focuses on GAAP/IFRS compliance across capital projects.

The role requires 5+ years in project accounting, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Viewpoint). Office in Canonsburg with on-site work. Knowledge of engineering and construction cost structures is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in project accounting and/or cost control.
• Experience in construction, EPC, manufacturing, or capital projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and project costing.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, etc.) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets.
• Investigate discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted costs, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash flow forecasts.
• Support earned value analysis and margin analysis where applicable.
• Track and evaluate financial impact of change orders.
• Oversee project-related invoicing, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure proper cost coding and financial accuracy.
• Review subcontractor invoices and accruals.
• Reconcile project accounts monthly.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
• Present cost forecasts, monthly financial reporting packages, and analyses to operating divisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Viewpoint

Job description

Aquatech, Canonsburg, PA, seeks a full-time Project Accountant to manage project budgets, cost control, and revenue recognition. Reports to Corporate Controller and focuses on GAAP/IFRS compliance across capital projects.

The role requires 5+ years in project accounting, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Viewpoint). Office in Canonsburg with on-site work. Knowledge of engineering and construction cost structures is a plus.