CrawlJobs Logo

Project Staff Accountant

United States, Hightstown · Job Posted March 20, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in Hightstown, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing project-related financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a growing architecture firm.

Job Responsibility

  • Monitor and track all project-related expenses, including labor costs and other expenditures
  • Collaborate closely with project managers to manage billing and ensure timely collections
  • Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses to support project budgeting and forecasting
  • Maintain accurate records of project transactions and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Utilize Deltek software to update all Work in Progress (WIP) reporting
  • Coordinate with the Accounting Manager and Controller to ensure alignment on financial objectives
  • Participate in the development of internal procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Provide support for audits and other financial reviews as needed
  • Work on-site four days a week, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
  • Contribute to the growth and success of the team by identifying opportunities for improvement

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • At least three years of experience in project accounting
  • Proficiency in Deltek software or similar accounting systems
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights for Work in Progress (WIP) reporting
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

What we offer

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

Looking for more opportunities?

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

Similar Jobs for

Project Staff Accountant

8 matching positions

Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to...
Location
Location
United States , Cincinnati
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 related field
  • Staff Accountant: 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Senior Staff Accountant: 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong experience with high-volume reconciliations and general ledger accounting
  • Solid understanding of month-end close and accrual-based accounting
  • Experience preparing journal entries and account analyses
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
  • Experience working in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, or similar preferred
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform heavy account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and other general ledger account analyses
  • Prepare, review, and maintain journal entries and supporting documentation
  • Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
  • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and unusual variances in a timely manner
  • Analyze financial data and account activity to identify trends, errors, and opportunities for process improvement
  • Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
  • Partner cross-functionally with AP, AR, payroll, and operational teams to research and resolve accounting issues
  • Support external audit requests and assist with audit schedules and documentation
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health, dental, and retirement plans
  • Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Dynamic and inclusive workplace culture
  • Convenient Blue Ash, OH location
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant (Construction / Project-Based Environment)

A well-established project-based services organization in Central New Jersey is ...
Location
Location
United States , Leonardo
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within a business setting
  • Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close support
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing pricing, tax treatment, and supporting documentation
  • Ability to organize and manage high volumes of records (digital and physical)
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and customers
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage daily billing activities by reviewing supporting documentation and issuing accurate, timely invoices
  • Reconcile incoming payments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve customer account issues
  • Ensure invoices align with approved pricing, tax treatment, and required documentation
  • Enter and process vendor invoices in the accounting system
  • Coordinate internal approvals and assist with regular payment cycles
  • Match invoices to supporting documentation and maintain accurate payment records
  • Monitor vendor statements, research outstanding balances, and respond to inquiries
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records, including invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
  • Assist with transaction tracking, reconciliations, and general ledger support
  • Process routine payments and support documentation related to vendor and customer accounts
What we offer
What we offer
  • 100% medical coverage offered for individual employee
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary)
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan (for contract/temporary)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant (Construction / Project-Based Environment)

A well-established project-based services organization in Central New Jersey is ...
Location
Location
United States , Leonardo
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within a business setting
  • Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close support
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing pricing, tax treatment, and supporting documentation
  • Ability to organize and manage high volumes of records (digital and physical)
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and customers
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage daily billing activities by reviewing supporting documentation and issuing accurate, timely invoices
  • Reconcile incoming payments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve customer account issues
  • Ensure invoices align with approved pricing, tax treatment, and required documentation
  • Enter and process vendor invoices in the accounting system
  • Coordinate internal approvals and assist with regular payment cycles
  • Match invoices to supporting documentation and maintain accurate payment records
  • Monitor vendor statements, research outstanding balances, and respond to inquiries
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records, including invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
  • Assist with transaction tracking, reconciliations, and general ledger support
  • Process routine payments and support documentation related to vendor and customer accounts
What we offer
What we offer
  • Hands-on exposure to full-cycle accounting operations
  • Stable, team-oriented environment with consistent workflow
  • Opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership teams
  • 100% medical coverage offered for individual employee
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Entry Level Cost Accountant/ Staff Accountant

This role is responsible for ongoing analysis of inventory, production costs, ma...
Location
Location
United States , Sparta
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field, Bachelor's preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing cost accounting experience or general cost accounting coursework in college
  • Advanced critical thinking and analysis skills to develop recommendations and solutions
  • Knowledge of standard costing and associated rates with the ability to develop a cost accounting system with verifiable and accurate reporting
  • Ability to work well with varying skill levels in multiple functions/departments (plant floor to upper management)
  • Desire to work in a team-oriented environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of inventory, production costs, profit margins, and trace costs to underlying activities and drivers
  • Build and monitor cost-effective data accumulation systems
  • Develop, implement, and review controls needed for data accumulation and reporting
  • Establish and maintain accurate absorption rates for labor and overhead by plant and work center
  • Coordinate routine physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain and review standard costs
  • compare standards to actuals, perform variance analysis, and ensure GAAP compliance
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports to leadership on production costs, inventory trends, and pricing strategy impact
  • Complete month-end tasks related to inventory, material costs, margin, and financial analysis, including adjustments and reconciliations
  • Identify, manage, and dispose of obsolete inventory as necessary
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a great op...
Location
Location
United States , Ogallala
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
danacole.com Logo
Dana F. Cole & Company
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or in final year of studies)
  • On track to meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam
  • Desire to work in public accounting and build both audit and tax skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
  • Professionalism and strong client interaction skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist with audits and prepare financial statements
  • Prepare individual and business tax returns
  • Maintain and grow client relationships
  • Contribute to various non-attest engagements
  • Balance and prioritize multiple client projects
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Extra paid time off in the summer
  • CPA exam materials support, study time, and a bonus when you pass
  • Career growth support
  • Hands-on training
  • Modern technology
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Support for professional memberships
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Insurance coverages
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Real Estate Staff Accountant

Join a rapidly growing real estate investment and development platform with $11B...
Location
Location
United States , San Francisco
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • AP, construction accounting, job cost, or real estate accounting exposure preferred
  • Yardi experience is a major plus
  • Someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to grow
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support construction accounting, job costing, lender draws, AP, and financial operations across active development projects
  • Partner directly with project managers, construction teams, and senior leadership
  • Gain hands-on exposure to large-scale real estate development and investment operations
  • Help improve systems, processes, and technology initiatives across the accounting function
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Staff Accountant

We are seeking a Contract Staff Accountant to provide leave of absence coverage ...
Location
Location
United States , Stamford
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Prior staff accounting experience required
  • Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience required
  • Experience supporting AP and AR functions required
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Perform bank and account reconciliations
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
  • Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
  • Analyze account activity and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
  • Assist with audit support and special projects
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • 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