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Project Accountant

United States, Minnetonka · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial oversight for construction and engineering projects. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage project-based accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and partner with project teams to keep billing and reporting on track. The role requires hands-on experience with construction accounting practices, strong reconciliation skills, and confidence working within Deltek Vantagepoint environments.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee accounting activity for assigned construction and engineering projects, ensuring costs, billings, and revenue are recorded accurately throughout the project lifecycle
  • Prepare and review work-in-progress reporting to monitor project status, financial performance, and outstanding balances
  • Perform account, cash, and credit card reconciliations to maintain clean financial records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Support project billing processes, contract tracking, and documentation review for commercial construction engagements and engineering agreements
  • Collaborate with project managers and internal stakeholders to verify budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts tied to active projects
  • Maintain accurate records within Vantagepoint, using system data to produce reliable project accounting reports
  • Assist with month-end close activities related to project accounting, including journal entries, variance review, and balance sheet support
  • Contribute to accounting process improvements and provide support for project financial data updates within construction-focused systems when needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in project accounting, with a strong preference for construction or engineering industry exposure
  • Practical knowledge of construction accounting principles, including work-in-progress tracking and project cost oversight
  • Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint in a project-based accounting environment
  • Strong background in account reconciliation, cash reconciliation, and credit card reconciliation
  • Familiarity with commercial construction projects and accounting support for engineering-related contracts
  • Ability to analyze project financial data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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