Project Accountant

Robert Half • Pleasanton, CA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Pleasanton, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support the financial management of multiple projects, working closely with project managers and leadership to keep billing, reporting, and cost tracking accurate and on schedule. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting work in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee project-related accounting activities across the full project lifecycle, from initial setup through final closeout

Create and issue client invoices, verifying billing accuracy and ensuring timely distribution

Work closely with project managers to align billing details, monitor budgets, and maintain visibility into project financial status

Review unbilled labor, project expenses, and work-in-progress data to identify issues and support accurate reporting

Communicate with clients regarding past-due balances, payment questions, and invoice follow-up

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to support smooth daily accounting operations

Contribute to payroll support activities, including reconciliations and related financial checks

Prepare project financial reports and evaluate performance trends to help inform business decisions

Maintain complete and accurate accounting and project records within project accounting systems

Support month-end and year-end close processes and take on additional accounting assignments as needed Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred

Background in project-driven industries such as construction, engineering, architecture, consulting, interior design, or manufacturing is strongly preferred

Working knowledge of project billing, job costing, and project financial reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP

Experience with Deltek, Deltek Vision, or comparable project accounting platforms is preferred

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach to problem-solving

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.

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