Lead Project Accountant

Industry: Engineering, Consulting, Construction & Professional Services
Employment Type: Full-Time

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established, growing organization seeking a Lead Project Accountant to support complex project accounting operations across multiple regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project accounting professional who enjoys combining hands‑on technical accounting with mentorship, problem-solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in project billing, percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and month‑end accounting. This individual will also serve as a technical resource to a team of project accountants, helping resolve complex issues and ensuring accounting processes run efficiently.

Candidates currently in Senior Project Accountant positions who are ready to take the next step into leadership are encouraged to apply.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Regional Project Accountants while supporting daily workflows and billing deadlines.

• Coordinate complex project billing and invoicing across multiple offices, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and client‑specific billing requirements.

• Execute and troubleshoot ERP billing batches, resolve invoice processing issues, and support accurate invoice finalization.

• Perform monthly percentage‑of‑completion (POC) revenue allocations and support accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.

• Research and resolve revenue discrepancies, billing issues, and project accounting inconsistencies.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.

• Support accounts receivable activities, including collections, unapplied payments, retainers, and client billing inquiries.

• Partner with Project Managers and operational leaders to resolve project financial questions and maintain accurate accounting records.

• Assist with project setup, billing configurations, and maintenance of accounting information within ERP systems.

• Support accounting integrations for newly acquired offices, including data validation, process standardization, onboarding, and post‑go‑live troubleshooting.

• Help coordinate workload coverage, cross‑training, and continuous process improvements across a geographically distributed accounting team.

• Assist with audit schedules, supporting documentation, and special accounting projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, complex billing, or related financial accounting functions.

• At least 3 years of senior‑level project accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable.

• Hands‑on experience with project billing, contract‑based invoicing, and complex ERP accounting processes.

• Experience with percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition and related accounting adjustments.

• Experience supporting multiple projects, offices, or business units.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with Project Managers and accounting teams.

• Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to junior accounting professionals.

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or similar ERP systems.

• Power Query experience.

• Background in engineering, architecture, construction, consulting, or other project‑based professional services…