Project Accountant

Robert Half • Iselin, NJ • 2h ago

Description The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial reporting, budgeting, and cost controls for assigned projects. The Project Accountant will be responsible for bank reconciliations, accounts payable, AIA billing, and month end close. The Project Accountant will partner closely with project managers and operations to ensure accurate tracking of project costs, revenue recognition, billings, and compliance with contractual and accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Manage project setup, cost tracking, and financial reporting from project initiation through closeout

Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and analyze variances against actuals

Prepare and process project billings, including progress, time & materials, and cost-plus billing

Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and company policies

Track and reconcile project costs, including labor, subcontractors, overhead, and materials

Prepare monthly project financial statements and support close activities

Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and recommendations

Review contracts to ensure billing terms, compliance, and margin expectations are met

Support audits by providing project documentation and financial support as needed

Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy

Desired

Experience supporting construction, engineering, professional services, or manufacturing projects

Exposure to job cost accounting and WIP reporting

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Deltek)

Prior collaboration with project managers or operations teams

Understanding of contract @types (T& M, fixed fee, cost-plus)

Benefits:

The company offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off (PTO). Requirements Project Accounting, Construction Accounting, AIA Billing

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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