Project Accountant
Core
Financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate forecasting for capital projects.
Role type
Project Accountant
Builds
Audited financial statements, client invoices, and project profitability analyses
Domain
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)
Required skills
GAAP compliance, project finance oversight, financial forecasting, variance analysis, invoice preparation, budget tracking, expense auditing, risk analysis, month-end close support, proposal financial support
Preferred skills
Equipment and service procurement knowledge, corporate financial systems experience
Technologies
EMS software, proposal software, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Serve as financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins; review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition; analyze project forecast variances; prepare and issue client invoices; track project labor and expenses; audit travel and expense expenditures; support month-end close and external audit; provide financial support for new proposals; train new project accountants and managers.
Seniority
Individual Contributor