Senior Project Accountant, EPC Power Projects

Quanta Power Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead accounting for multi-million-dollar EPC construction programs in the US. You will oversee costs, revenue recognition, billing, and forecasts while guiding project teams on contract accounting implications and internal controls.

This role partners with Project Management, Project Controls, and leadership to deliver accurate reporting, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvements across finance functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• 7–12+ years of experience in project accounting, EPC, construction, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with project cost controls, WIP reporting, and financial forecasting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead project accounting activities across multiple complex EPC projects from initiation through closeout
• Oversee project financial performance, including costs, revenue recognition, billing, and commitments
• Ensure accuracy of monthly close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Provide financial guidance to project teams on contract structure and accounting implications
• Review and approve complex client billing applications and project invoices
• Manage progress billing, retainage, change orders, and contract-specific financial requirements
• Partner with Project Controls to validate cost reporting, forecasting, and earned value data
• Resolve high-level billing disputes and subcontractor financial discrepancies
• Perform advanced variance analysis, forecasting, and project performance reporting
• Identify financial risks, margin impacts, and cost overruns across active projects
• Prepare executive-level financial summaries and project performance dashboards
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data within ERP and accounting systems
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and contractual obligations
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation and issue resolution
• Maintain strong financial controls and enforce proper cost coding and allocation structures
• Identify and implement process improvements within project accounting workflows
• Serve as a senior liaison between accounting, operations, project management, and procurement teams
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Project Accountant I–III staff
• Support training efforts and development of junior accounting personnel
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project accounting and finance functions

Skills

Project accounting

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

ERP systems

Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical

Cross-functional communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead accounting for multi-million-dollar EPC construction programs in the US. You will oversee costs, revenue recognition, billing, and forecasts while guiding project teams on contract accounting implications and internal controls.

This role partners with Project Management, Project Controls, and leadership to deliver accurate reporting, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvements across finance functions.