Senior Project Accountant - Engineering & Construction

AKRF, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRF, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in project accounting, revenue recognition, and cost control.

You will manage end-to-end accounting for complex projects, collaborate with project managers, and ensure timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of project accounting experience, excellent Excel skills, and familiarity with Unanet or Deltek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, cost control, and project accounting principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Unanet and Deltek.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end project accounting including setup, time and expense review, revenue recognition, billing, WIP analysis, and closeout.
• Establish project codes, budgets, and cost centers during setup.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance against budgets.
• Review expenses for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Prepare project billing and invoicing, verify rates and contract terms.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate revenue recognition and profitability.
• Conduct project cost and revenue reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Produce financial reports, variance analyses, and profitability reports.
• Support audits with documentation and organized records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Unanet

Deltek

Accounting software

Job description

AKRF, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in project accounting, revenue recognition, and cost control.

You will manage end-to-end accounting for complex projects, collaborate with project managers, and ensure timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of project accounting experience, excellent Excel skills, and familiarity with Unanet or Deltek.