CrawlJobs Logo
Robert Half Logo Robert Half · Finance

Project Accountant

United States, Manassas Employment contract 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 03, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys partnering directly with project teams and driving financial accuracy from start to finish? We are seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial success of projects through budgeting, cost analysis, billing, reporting, and reconciliation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project accounting, project finance, or cost accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with operations and project management. The ideal candidate brings strong communication and analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy in addition to WIP reporting. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine accounting expertise with project insight and make a direct impact on financial performance, this could be a great next step in your career.

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of project budgets and reconciliations
  • Perform project-level financial planning and analysis
  • Manage project purchase orders and related reconciliations
  • Prepare and distribute monthly billings and support collection efforts
  • Handle project month-end and year-end close activities
  • Prepare work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, including cost-at-completion analysis
  • Review and analyze actual project costs to identify discrepancies and improvement opportunities
  • Prepare project budgeting and financial participation reports as required by contract
  • Communicate project financial activity and updates with the accounting team
  • Review and reconcile project-level profit and loss statements
  • Reconcile inventory counts and project returns
  • Support additional accounting and project finance activities as needed

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Experience with Procore and Sage preferred
  • Solid understanding of budgeting processes and project gain/fade principles
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
  • Audit background preferred
  • Construction industry experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience in project accounting, project finance, or cost accounting
  • Percentage completion and/or WIP reporting
  • Experience supporting project financials, billing, forecasting, and reconciliations is highly valued

Nice to have

  • Experience with Procore and Sage preferred
  • Audit background preferred
  • Construction industry experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

What we offer

  • bonus
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
Robert Half - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Project Accountant

8 matching positions

New

Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction-...
Location
Location
United States , Salt Lake City
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in project accounting with direct responsibility for tracking financial performance at the project level
  • Background in construction accounting, including cost control, billing, and contract-related financial administration
  • Proficiency with Deltek and Deltek Vision in a project-based accounting environment
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles related to construction projects and work-in-progress reporting
  • Ability to analyze budgets, investigate variances, and maintain accurate financial records across multiple assignments
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating with project managers, finance teams, and other internal stakeholders
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize work in a fast-paced setting
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Oversee project-level accounting activities for construction engagements, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, invoicing, and financial reconciliation
  • Work closely with project managers and operational stakeholders to monitor budgets, review contract financials, and identify cost variances requiring attention
  • Prepare and maintain accurate project billing documentation, ensuring invoices are timely, well-supported, and aligned with contract terms
  • Reconcile project expenditures, labor, and consultant charges to confirm that financial data is complete and correctly recorded
  • Generate financial reports that provide visibility into job performance, cash flow, backlog, and profitability across multiple projects
  • Support month-end and period-end close processes by reviewing project transactions, resolving discrepancies, and updating accounting records
  • Utilize Deltek and Deltek Vision to manage project financial information, maintain data integrity, and support reporting needs
  • Assist with construction accounting processes and system-related workflow updates as needed to improve project financial administration
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

We are seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated finance candidate to join ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Leeds
Salary
Salary:
50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
July 23, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or in the last year of study
  • Committed team player
  • Adapt at managing different stakeholders
  • Knowledge of SAP highly desired
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Build relationships with program leads and commercial teams (QS) to improve collaboration and project performance visibility
  • Deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on P&L, cash, and orderbooks to support stakeholder decision-making
  • Provide financial challenge and support during project reviews and monthly leadership meetings
  • Lead the completion of accurate budgets and forecasts, including the management of risk and opportunity registers
  • Coordinate cash flow forecasts, manage WIP and debt reviews, and oversee JV bank account processes to optimize working capital
  • Review internal and external sales rates and create scenario-based financial models for new bids and tenders
  • Coordinate end-to-end O2C, P2P, and R2R activities and provide support to project administration staff
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for the entire life cycle of pr...
Location
Location
United States , Greenville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in project accounting or a related accounting role
  • Working knowledge of job costing and project expense tracking
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft 365, specifically Outlook and Excel
  • Ability to manage various recurring deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through across multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Adhere to and promote the company policies, safety standards, and Mission Statement of Veranda Homes
  • Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
  • Review, code, and enter daily project related transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Research discrepancies and resolve issues both internally and externally in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation in all project related areas from startup to closeout, ensure adherence to internal controls, and compliance with financial regulations and standards
  • Monitor project costs across active jobs, ensuring budgets, committed spending, deposits, and draws are tracked correctly
  • Work with ownership, field personnel, office staff, and vendors to keep financial and project information accurate, timely, and aligned
  • Prepare and distribute project reports and analyses for management review
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities and reconciliations related to projects, as well as year-end 1099 reporting
  • Process and manage lot specific expenses, specifically all utility transactions daily and real estate property tax transactions annually
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction ...
Location
Location
United States , Austin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in project accounting within construction or a closely related project-based environment
  • Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and month-end close procedures
  • Hands-on experience with job costing, budget tracking, and construction billing practices, including AIA billing
  • Proficiency with CMiC software and Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and record management
  • Understanding of construction accounting principles and familiarity with US GAAP
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and leadership
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Partner with project managers and project engineers to oversee financial activity across active construction jobs, ensuring costs and documentation remain current and accurate
  • Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee expenses, and related project transactions throughout the full accounting cycle
  • Prepare and submit monthly construction billings, including contract-based invoicing and AIA-style billing documentation as required
  • Monitor job budgets, analyze project costs, and maintain job costing records to support financial visibility and operational decision-making
  • Track and manage project-related compliance items such as insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers to support billing and contract requirements
  • Reconcile accruals and assist with month-end close activities by reviewing project financial data and resolving discrepancies on schedule
  • Generate and distribute financial and project reports to leadership, providing clear updates on billing, cost performance, and outstanding items
  • Maintain accurate records within CMiC and support project accounting workflows to ensure timely reporting and consistent data integrity
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support billing, invoicing, and accou...
Location
Location
United States , Houston
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in billing, project accounting, or a closely related accounting function
  • Hands-on experience with project-based invoicing, including Time and Materials, labor, and overhead billing structures
  • Working knowledge of construction accounting, industrial services accounting, or a similar project-focused business environment
  • Familiarity with accounts receivable processes, collections follow-up, reconciliations, and month-end close support
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with PivotTables and analyze detailed financial data
  • Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system to manage billing, revenue, and account information
  • Ability to interpret contract terms and apply them accurately to customer invoicing and project financial tracking
  • Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload with limited supervision
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Review daily project billing input for completeness and process invoices with a high level of accuracy
  • Examine customer agreements and apply contract terms correctly to billing schedules, rates, and invoicing requirements
  • Monitor project progress and billing milestones to help ensure charges are issued on time and align with project activity
  • Prepare and submit customer invoices, then record revenue in reporting tools on a daily or weekly basis as needed
  • Partner with accounts receivable contacts to follow up on outstanding balances, support collection efforts, and keep customer accounts current
  • Investigate billing exceptions, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve issues that affect invoice accuracy or payment timing
  • Maintain visibility into aging and unbilled activity by reviewing reports and escalating concerns when appropriate
  • Assist with billing-related month-end close tasks, including reconciliations and other financial support activities
  • Communicate with field personnel to confirm hours, timesheets, and other source details that impact customer billing
  • Contribute to ad hoc assignments and special projects that support accounting and project finance operations
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

Location
Location
United States , Washington
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 1-2+ years of accounting experience
  • Knowledge of US GAAP
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Perform well in team setting
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Prepare monthly financial reports
  • Prepare appropriate journal entries
  • Reconcile various balance sheet accounts
  • Research real estate accounting principles
  • Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies
What we offer
What we offer
  • health benefits
  • great opportunities for growth
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support financial management across a...
Location
Location
United States , New York
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in project accounting, preferably within construction, architecture, engineering, or a related project-driven industry
  • Strong knowledge of budget management, cost tracking, and financial reporting for project-based work
  • Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and manage detailed financial analyses
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to interact with project managers and senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Deltek or Ajera is strongly preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the accounting activities for assigned project portfolios, ensuring costs, billing, and revenue details are recorded accurately and on time
  • Partner with project managers to evaluate financial performance, monitor spending against plan, and identify risks or variances that require attention
  • Prepare and review project budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial reports to support informed business decisions
  • Lead regular financial discussions with project leadership, presenting updates on project status, profitability, and key accounting metrics
  • Work closely with senior leaders, partners, and operational teams to resolve financial questions and maintain alignment on project objectives
  • Maintain strong oversight of project data within accounting systems, including support for firms using Deltek or Ajera platforms
  • Develop and refine spreadsheet-based analyses and reporting tools to improve visibility into project costs and budget trends
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Accountant

Location
Location
United States , Kenosha
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or comparable relevant experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in billing, accounting, or a combination of both
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with clients and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a collaborative setting
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including the use of formulas, data validation, and reconciliations
  • Familiarity with computerized billing systems
  • experience with platforms such as JD Edwards or AS400 is beneficial but not required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage daily billing workflow by reviewing billing queues, notes, and supporting information needed to generate invoices
  • Create and process customer invoices in alignment with client requirements and established internal standards
  • Verify billing records for accuracy and completeness before invoices are released to customers
  • Examine reports, account details, and ledger activity to identify inconsistencies and raise issues when follow-up is required
  • Contribute to month-end close tasks by assisting with accrual entries, account reconciliations, and related reporting
  • Review unbilled accounts receivable and other billing-related data to improve invoice accuracy and support cash flow visibility
  • Address billing questions from internal stakeholders and clients with timely, clear communication
  • Maintain organized billing documentation and help strengthen procedures and internal controls across the billing process
  • Partner with internal teams and offshore resources to keep invoicing schedules on track and meet service expectations
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right