Project Accountant Job at Robert Half (Santa Ana)

Project Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Santa Ana

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support project billing, cost oversight, and financial coordination for active assignments in Santa Ana, California. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in preparing client billings, maintaining accurate project cost records, and partnering with operations and accounting teams to keep financial activity aligned with contractual requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in project-based accounting within a construction or similar environment and can manage multiple priorities with precision.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and submit client invoices in accordance with contract terms, project milestones, and supporting backup documentation
Manage the full application for payment cycle, including organizing schedules of values, assembling required forms, and completing quality checks before submission
Monitor outstanding billings, follow up on payment progress, and address billing questions or discrepancies raised by clients
Maintain project cost data by reviewing transactions, reconciling charges, and helping ensure expenses are recorded accurately across multiple jobs
Produce cost summaries and variance reporting to help project leadership compare budgets against actual performance and identify potential financial issues
Partner with Project Managers, Project Executives, and Accounting to support forecasting, revenue tracking, and timely financial reporting
Track change orders and maintain complete documentation to support both billing accuracy and contract compliance
Assist with month-end activities by supporting accruals, billing reviews, and preparation of project-level financial information
Contribute to audit readiness by organizing financial records and providing documentation requested during internal or external reviews
Recommend and support improvements to billing workflows, reporting consistency, and coordination across accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and operations teams

Requirements:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
At least 3 years of experience in project accounting, job cost accounting, billing, or construction accounting
Working knowledge of application for payment billing, contract-based invoicing, and project cost tracking practices
Ability to analyze budgets, forecasts, and cost variances to support project financial performance
Advanced Excel skills, including the use of formulas, lookups, and pivot tables for reporting and analysis
Experience with accounting or construction management systems such as CMiC or similar platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects, deadlines, and documentation requirements at once
Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving financial or billing issues across cross-functional teams

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
paid time off for vacation
personal needs
sick time
paid holidays
Choice Time Off (CTO) up to 13 days per year
up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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