Senior Project Accountant — Budget & Forecast Expert

Compass Group USA; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating Eurest, is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting. You will partner with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure internal controls and sound decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/finance and 3+ years in project accounting, with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred; candidates pursuing certification may be considered.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• 3+ years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and project accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, or similar.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Review project costs for proper coding and allocation.
• Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations.
• Support capitalization and expense accounting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analysis.
• Analyze project profitability, cash flow, and cost drivers.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain project accounting records and general ledger accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Identify process improvements and control enhancements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Provide guidance on project spending and budget management.
• Support business cases, investment analysis, and project approvals.
• Communicate financial performance and risks to leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating Eurest, is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting. You will partner with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure internal controls and sound decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/finance and 3+ years in project accounting, with strong Excel and ERP experience.