Senior Project Accountant: Construction Finances

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join a growing finance team in the Columbus, OH area. This role focuses on managing project accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements across financial functions in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise with project costing and %‑of‑completion methods. CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience within construction, project-based, manufacturing, engineering, or contracting environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and project costing is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP and construction accounting software preferred.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Partner with project management teams to monitor project costs, billings, revenue recognition, and profitability.
• Review work-in-progress schedules and assist with project financial forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to management.
• Maintain fixed asset records and oversee depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal accounting controls and procedures.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and process improvements.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical accounting guidance when needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Project costing

Percent-of-completion

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

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

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join a growing finance team in the Columbus, OH area. This role focuses on managing project accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements across financial functions in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise with project costing and %‑of‑completion methods. CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.