Strategic Project Accountant & Financial Partner

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established professional services organization in San Diego to identify a Project Accountant to join their growing team.

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to project managers and operational leaders throughout the lifecycle of a project, monitoring financial performance, supporting revenue recognition, invoicing, and contract compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting, project accounting, billing, job costing, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, and profitability metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze project performance and identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policies.
• Assist project managers with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Review project spending and labor allocations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and process client invoices in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure billing activity is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review project records to validate billable activity and revenue recognition.
• Partner with project teams to resolve billing questions and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting billing and revenue activities.
• Review project agreements and contract terms to ensure proper financial administration.
• Monitor project setup, billing terms, and contract compliance requirements.
• Assist with change orders, contract amendments, and project modifications.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to project financials.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to resolve payment concerns.
• Research account discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Help maintain healthy project cash flow through timely follow-up and communication.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to project managers and operational teams.
• Prepare financial reports and project performance analyses.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established professional services organization in San Diego to identify a Project Accountant to join their growing team.

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to project managers and operational leaders throughout the lifecycle of a project, monitoring financial performance, supporting revenue recognition, invoicing, and contract compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects.