Project Accountant

Project Accountant

We're seeking a Project Accounting Advisor to work at a top energy client in Houston, TX (Energy Corridor). With us, it's all about finding the job that's just right. Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $32 per hour Why you should apply to be a Project Accounting Advisor:

• Opportunity to work with a leading name in the energy industry in Houston's renowned Energy Corridor.
• Engage in a hybrid work schedule—spend Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office for optimal work-life balance.
• Step into a senior-level, highly visible position supporting capital asset and project accounting across multiple functions.
• Collaborate with experienced teams and play a pivotal role in complex projects, process improvement initiatives, and continuous development.

What's a typical day as a Project Accounting Advisor? You'll be:

• Performing and supporting monthly close activities related to capital projects and capital assets.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, cost transfers, and supporting documentation.
• Supporting project accounting activities including project setup, cost tracking, capitalization readiness, and project closeout.
• Analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Leading recurring and ad hoc reporting on capital projects and capital assets.
• Supporting AFUDC/IDC calculations and related accounting processes.
• Assisting with cost transfer, allocation processes, audit requests, SOX/internal control requirements, and system or process improvement projects.
• Maintaining and enhancing RTR process documentation, narratives, and supporting procedures.
• Partnering with multiple stakeholders and providing technical guidance and coaching to analysts.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Bring 4 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, especially in project accounting, capital accounting, fixed assets, or construction accounting environments.
• Possess advanced Excel skills and proficiency with large ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Are comfortable managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Have experience in project cost transfers, capital accruals, AFUDC/IDC, and capital reporting (preferred).
• Are a CPA or CPA candidate (preferred).
• Possess experience in regulated utility accounting or with fixed asset unitization, depreciation, asset retirement, and CWIP (strongly preferred).

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work.

Apply to be Project Accounting Advisor today!