Project Accountant Meridian Robert Half

Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Meridian, Idaho. In this role, you will support the financial administration of active projects by establishing accurate project records, tracking costs and revenue, and partnering with internal teams to keep billing and reporting aligned with contractual terms. This position is well suited for someone who can interpret agreements, maintain strong financial controls, and contribute to issue resolution across project accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish new project records by reviewing contract terms, building the appropriate project structure in Oracle Cloud, and entering baseline budgets and pricing details.
• Maintain financial oversight of assigned projects by tracking spending, forecasting cost movement, and monitoring expected revenue and margin performance.
• Prepare and analyze reporting on project cost trends, labor impacts, and overall financial results to help teams make informed business decisions.
• Examine subcontractor invoices for accuracy and alignment with project documentation before coordinating any needed corrections.
• Partner with Billing, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project leaders, and subcontractor contacts to address financial questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the processing of change orders and related documentation to ensure project financial records remain current and complete.
• Investigate and help resolve billing issues, purchase order differences, and invoice adjustments affecting project financial accuracy.
• Assist teams using Oracle Cloud by helping with reconciliations, data corrections, cleanup activities, and other tasks tied to ongoing system-related process needs.
• Contribute to cross-training and process improvement efforts by identifying gaps, sharing knowledge, and helping teams navigate operational constraints.