Project Accountant

• Maintain organized, audit-ready project cost files

At Compu Dynamics, we don't just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America's premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission‑critical data centers for some of the world's most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest‑growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Accounting Manager / Director of Accounting / Controller

Department: Accounting / Finance

Location: Chantilly, VA (supports multiple remote project sites)

Position Type: Full Time

The Project Accountant supports the financial management of large-scale construction projects operating under Cost-Plus and GMP contract structures, with primary responsibility for accurate job cost accounting, cost control, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with Project Management and Operations to ensure all project costs are properly captured, coded, reconciled, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.

The position is focused on disciplined cost tracking, WIP reporting, and billing support for complex, high-dollar mission‑critical projects, with an emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and compliance with contract and accounting requirements.

• Maintain accurate job cost records for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs
• Ensure all costs are properly coded to jobs, cost codes, phases, and cost types in the ERP system
• Reconcile job cost detail to the general ledger and resolve posting discrepancies
• Review and validate cost allocations, accruals, and cost transfers
• Support month‑end close activities related to project cost and WIP

• Track actual costs against project budgets and GMP / not‑to‑exceed limits
• Assist with forecast‑to‑complete updates and variance analysis
• Identify cost overruns, unposted commitments, and potential exposure items
• Support change order cost tracking and budget revisions

• Prepare cost‑plus owner billings with supporting documentation
• Reconcile billed vs. incurred costs and track retainage
• Assist with WIP schedules and revenue recognition support
• Ensure billing and cost data align between ERP and project management systems

• Maintain organized, audit‑ready project cost files
• Support data integrity between ERP (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Intacct, Net Suite, Acumatica) and Procore or similar systems
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to project costs

• 3+ years of experience in construction project accounting or job cost accounting
• Strong understanding of job cost structures, WIP, and cost‑plus billing
• Experience with construction ERP systems and cost modules
• Solid Excel skills for reconciliations, cost analysis, and schedules
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation discipline
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams

• Experience with Cost‑Plus or GMP contracts
• Exposure to large commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical projects
• Experience using Procore or similar project management platforms

• Job cost accuracy and reconciliation
• Cost control and variance analysis
• WIP and billing support
• Strong documentation and audit readiness
• Cross‑functional communication with operations

This role is designed as a development position within the Project Accounting group, with growth into Senior Project Accountant as project complexity, cost ownership, and financial leadership responsibilities increase.

Compu Dynamics Pay Range

$75,000 — $95,000 USD

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well‑being, and growth of our team members. Full‑time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance â?? effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan â??…