Project Accountant

Job Description

Our client in the Atlanta area is seeking a Project Accountant for a Direct-Hire Position. This position will be Full On-Site for training, followed by a Hybrid Schedule.

Note: Applicants must have project accounting experience within a subcontractor environment to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accurate project setup and cost tracking for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project cost flow and ensure timely, accurate reporting on WIP and project progress.
• Lead project reviews to address timelines, labor/material discrepancies, and scope changes.
• Improve financial systems and reporting accuracy with Accounting and Operations teams.
• Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and compliance with billing practices.
• Drive under/overbilling procedures in line with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Report and analyze KPIs, developing action plans to meet financial targets.
• Enhance procurement processes, including PO usage and expense timing.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of project accounting experience within a subcontractor environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial management in a project-based environment.
• Solid expertise in managing revenue recognition and project earnings.
• Proficient in ERP systems, bidding software, and advanced Excel, with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.