Top Project Accountant Jobs

Manages financial oversight for capital projects, including project setup, forecasting, revenue and cost recognition, invoicing, variance analysis, risk assessment, purchase orders, expense tracking, month-end support, audits, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. Partners with project teams, clients, accounting leadership, and accounts receivable to maintain accurate financial records, improve profitability, and ensure timely billing and collections.

Manages day-to-day accounting for multiple construction projects, including subcontract processing, lien waivers, invoices, payments, cost transfers, project profit and loss reporting, and owner billings. The role supports project management staff, reviews financial accuracy, tracks payments, and communicates with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Supports financial management for active construction projects by setting up project accounts, maintaining subcontractor and vendor records, tracking contracts and change orders, reviewing compliance documentation, preparing lien waivers, processing payments, and maintaining accurate project files. The role works closely with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate cost tracking, timely payment processing, and compliance with company procedures.

Oversees financial activity for construction projects from setup through closeout. Responsibilities include forecasting costs and billings, monitoring change orders and revenue recognition, reviewing contracts and subcontractor billings, managing payments and client requisitions, tracking receivables, maintaining cost reports, and analyzing project profitability and budget trends. The role collaborates closely with project teams and supports financial controls and process improvements.

Supports financial management of active construction projects by setting up project accounting records, tracking contracts and change orders, managing subcontractor compliance, preparing lien waivers, processing payments, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with project managers, field teams, vendors, and suppliers. Ensures accurate cost tracking and compliance with company accounting procedures.

Oversee financial activity for construction projects from setup through closeout. Responsibilities include forecasting costs and billing, monitoring change orders, revenue recognition, contract compliance, subcontractor billings and payments, client requisitions, accounts receivable, cost reporting, profitability analysis, and identifying budget risks. The role partners closely with project teams and supports financial reviews, collections, process controls, and monthly reporting.

Provides financial oversight for construction projects through budget tracking, cost analysis, revenue recognition, forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and corrective-action recommendations. Ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, resolves project accounting issues, supports project teams, mentors less experienced colleagues, and improves accounting processes and controls.

Owns project revenue recognition, billing accuracy, deferred and unbilled balance reconciliations, and project accounting processes. Partners with departmental leaders to track milestones, resolve billing issues, and ensure timely invoicing. Supports month-end and year-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, AP and expense review, audits, financial reporting, and process improvements. Provides billing and accounting coverage while helping strengthen documentation, controls, and cross-training within a small finance team.

Owns project accounting for generation development projects, including month-end close, CWIP reconciliation, capital cost tracking, variance analysis, cash forecasting, budgeting, reporting, audit support, and financial controls. Partners with project managers, procurement, AP, treasury, tax, investors, and senior leadership. Maintains accurate project cost structures in Dynamics 365, identifies financial risks, supports asset transfers, and improves reporting through Power BI and AI-powered tools.

Reviews and audits Time and Material reports, labor rates, material charges, billing documentation, and supporting records for accuracy and contractual compliance. Assists with project accounting, cost tracking, financial reporting, invoicing support, internal controls, and issue resolution. Maintains spreadsheets and financial documentation, coordinates with project and accounting teams, and contributes to process improvements while managing deadlines independently.

Supports project financial administration from setup through invoicing and collections. Prepares invoices, monitors budgets and work-in-progress, reviews project financial performance, communicates with clients, resolves billing issues, supports collections, and assists with month-end revenue review. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to learn ERP and project management systems.

Manages financial activities for a portfolio of clients, including billing, accounts receivable monitoring, project budget tracking, revenue recognition, reporting, media billing reconciliations, and general ledger support. The role also identifies process improvements, supports accounting team members, and partners with client-facing account teams and company leadership.

Supports project accounting and general finance activities, including job setup, job costing, revenue recognition, customer billing, purchase orders, reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement. Provides backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filings, and related accounting functions while maintaining accurate project records and assisting the VP of Finance.

Manage project accounting operations, including project setup, fee structures, invoicing, revenue, accounts receivable, collections, billing records, and project financial reporting. Review contracts and billing requirements, prepare client invoices with supporting documentation, resolve billing questions, and follow up on overdue accounts. Partner with project managers, principals, clients, and accounting staff while managing multiple deadlines and supporting additional project finance responsibilities.

Supports construction project accounting through monthly billing, collections, AIA documentation, change orders, subcontractor setup, job costing, purchase orders, invoices, closeout documentation, and month-end accounting processes. Produces weekly job cost reports, maintains compliance documents, supports journal entries and cost allocations, and collaborates with project managers, subcontractors, and accounting teams.

Manages project accounting activities, including owner invoicing, project costs, trade payments, budgets, billings, financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, compliance, and month-end and year-end close support. Collaborates with project teams to resolve accounting issues and contributes to process improvements that strengthen project financial operations.

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.

Manage small-project accounting from project setup through closeout, including contract administration, Oracle and purchasing-system setup, fixed-asset classification, use-tax assessment, transaction documentation, reporting, and audit readiness. Lead on-site store fixture installation processes, travel as needed, support cross-functional operations, cross-train team members, and improve accounting procedures.

Provides financial control and commercial support across assigned projects. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, forecasts, costs, working capital, revenue recognition, accruals, invoicing, cash flow, month-end close, KPI reporting, financial governance, and variance analysis. Partners with project managers, operations, and finance teams to protect profitability, support change orders and collections, and ensure accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Accountant partners with project leaders to analyze financial performance, profitability, budgets, billing progress, revenue projections, and accounts receivable. Responsibilities include maintaining project data in Deltek Vantagepoint, reviewing contracts and invoices, coordinating collections and consultant payments, preparing financial reports, resolving discrepancies, and improving accounting processes. The role also mentors team members and collaborates across financial services, sectors, and regions.

Prepare construction project billings, including AIA invoices, Schedule of Values, change orders, lien waivers, retainage, sales tax, and customer portal submissions. Review WIP reports, project costs, contracts, and billing records; maintain audit documentation; follow up on invoice status; support job close activities; and collaborate with project, accounts payable, and accounts receivable teams using Viewpoint Vista and Excel.

Supports project financial management for an architecture and engineering firm. Responsibilities include preparing client invoices, interpreting contracts and billing requirements, resolving unbilled items, monitoring accounts receivable, maintaining project financial records, adjusting billable hours and expenses, and reconciling work-in-progress during project closeout. The role partners closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to improve project financial outcomes.

Serves as the accounting subject matter expert for enterprise projects, system implementations, capital initiatives, and process improvements. Coordinates project accounting, fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, testing, internal controls, reconciliations, and close activities. Partners with business and technology stakeholders, develops procedures and training materials, supports audits, and transitions initiatives into sustainable operations. Requires strong GAAP knowledge, accounting systems experience, advanced Excel skills, and at least five years of progressive accounting experience.

Manage invoicing and project financials for a portfolio of projects: set up projects in ERP, ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition, reconcile costs and timesheets, handle client billing inquiries, assist audits, and support project managers on financial matters.

The Senior Project Accountant manages capital project accounting, month-end close, cash forecasting, budget and variance analysis, financial reporting, fixed asset transfers, and regulatory filings. The role coordinates with project managers, procurement, AP, fixed asset accounting, tax teams, auditors, and leadership to ensure accurate project cost tracking, compliance, and financial visibility across regulated entities.