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Project Accountant

United States, New York · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support financial management across a portfolio of architecture and construction-related projects in New York, New York. This role offers strong exposure to project leaders and senior stakeholders, with a focus on budget oversight, financial reporting, and partnership with project teams. The ideal candidate brings excellent communication skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and prior experience working in a project-based services or contractor environment.

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

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

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Deltek or Ajera
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

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
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