Sr Project Accountant

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides financial oversight for large-scope projects, including budget tracking, cost analysis, revenue recognition, forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, compliance, and profitability management. Collaborates with project teams to resolve accounting issues, recommends corrective actions, improves accounting processes and controls, and guides less experienced team members on project accounting practices.
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Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects by ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. Supports project success by analyzing moderately complex financial data, identifying risks based on precedent, and recommending solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. Enhances decision-making by preparing clear, actionable financial reports and analytics. Strengthens organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls. Influences project accounting leading practices by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
Analyzes the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
Collaborates with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in all project financial activities.
Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience:
4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.


Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.


Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4–6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field
  • No certifications or licenses required
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, CA
9,075 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

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