Project Accountant
Sterling, VA
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10078440
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/rVvNYs
Position Title: Project Accountant
Location: Sterling, VA (On-site)
Assignment Type: Permanent Hire
Compensation: $75,000–$100,000 annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of large-scale projects from inception through completion. This role is responsible for project job costing, billing, financial analysis, vendor compliance, and budget monitoring while partnering closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain financially accurate and on track.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in project accounting within a construction or project-based environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with strong long-term career growth potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all phases of project job costing, including tracking, recording, and analyzing project costs
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly customer billings in accordance with contract requirements
- Perform financial analysis by comparing actual project costs against budgets and forecasts
- Monitor project budgets, commitments, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
- Process and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, bonds, W-9s, and retention documentation
- Partner with Project Managers to provide financial reporting and project status updates
- Produce and analyze job cost reports to evaluate project performance and profitability
- Maintain accurate project financial information within the company's project accounting system
- Identify, research, and resolve project-related accounting issues in a timely manner
- Support month-end reporting and other ad hoc financial analyses as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred
- 3+ years of project accounting experience
- Experience with lump sum billing and cost-plus/GMP billing in a construction or project-based environment
- Strong understanding of job costing, project financial reporting, and contract billing
- Experience managing vendor compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, bonds, and retention
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service skills
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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