Project Accountant

Description

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to oversee the financial aspects of large-scale capital projects in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the success of major infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the financial accounting lifecycle of large capital projects, from initiation to completion.

- Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasts to identify variances.

- Prepare detailed monthly cost reports and financial summaries for internal stakeholders.

- Ensure proper classification of capital versus expense items in alignment with accounting standards and company policies.

- Review and process invoices from contractors and vendors with accuracy and timeliness.

- Support billing processes, including progress billing, milestone billing, and cost-plus invoicing.

- Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress, retainage, and project accruals.

- Collaborate on cash flow projections and funding requirements to support project operations.

- Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and implement cost-control measures.

- Provide documentation and insights for audits, ensuring compliance with contracts, internal controls, and regulatory standards.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, ideally within large-scale capital or infrastructure projects.

- Proficiency in project cost controls and capital project accounting practices.

- Familiarity with accounting systems such as Procore, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar platforms.

- Advanced skills in Excel with strong analytical capabilities.

- Experience in industries such as energy, utilities, renewables, construction, or engineering is highly desirable.

- Certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.

- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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