Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant
Boise,

• Duration: 6-months assignment
• Candidates are required to come onsite 4 days a week.

Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support capital and project accounting activities across a large-scale retail organization.
• This role partners closely with Construction, Real Estate, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment of capital investments, asset management activities, and complex business initiatives.
• The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with business acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Our team is highly collaborative, supportive, and family-oriented.
• We value professionals who bring a positive attitude, take ownership of their work, build strong relationships, and contribute wherever needed.
• Success in this role comes from combining strong technical accounting expertise with a service-oriented mindset and commitment to helping the broader business succeed.

• Perform accounting analysis and oversight for capital projects, construction, remodels, facility improvements, and asset replacement initiatives.
• Evaluate expenditures and determine appropriate capital versus expense treatment in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and asset retirements.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues involving historical transactions, project costs, and asset management.
• Support month-end close activities, audits, and internal control requirements related to capital and fixed asset accounting.
• Partner with project managers, construction teams, real estate professionals, procurement teams, and finance leadership to provide accounting guidance and business support.
• Review project documentation and provide recommendations regarding accounting treatment and financial impact.
• Drive timely resolution of accounting and project-related issues through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• U.S. GAAP
• Project Accounting
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Capitalization policies and principles
• Capital project accounting
• Experience supporting construction, facilities, real estate, capital projects, or other asset-intensive environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities, including:
• Journal entries
• Reconciliations
• Accounting analyses
• Financial reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting treatments for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Data analysis and reporting functions
• Experience working with Oracle and/or another major ERP system.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or multi-site operating environments.
• Experience supporting large capital investment programs and project-based accounting environments.
• Experience leading accounting processes, special projects, or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of project accounting systems, fixed asset subledgers, and enterprise financial systems.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Construction, Real Estate, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Ideal Candidate Profile

• A trusted accounting advisor who applies sound judgment to complex business transactions.
• Assertive and confident when working with stakeholders and business leaders.
• A strong communicator who can effectively present recommendations and challenge assumptions when appropriate.
• Highly collaborative and relationship focused.
• Comforta…