Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Project Accountant
Job
Robert Half
Fremont, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
68
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of projects in Fremont, California. This role works closely with operations and project teams to maintain accurate project records, support contract compliance, and help ensure reliable revenue and cost reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage project-related financial activity in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Set up new projects, revisions, and approved scope changes in accounting and project management systems, ensuring budgets and values are recorded accurately.
- Review project documentation for completeness and compliance, verify account structures, and prevent incorrect or incomplete bookings from moving forward.
- Update cost estimates for ongoing work in a timely manner so active projects reflect current financial expectations.
- Prepare and manage owner notice documentation, including lien-related filings and releases, while coordinating supporting materials when required.
- Monitor projects through completion and finalize closeout activities within the accounting system once contractual work is finished.
- Support post-payroll reporting by assisting with financial analysis tied to labor activity and project performance.
- Examine monthly project charges, identify inconsistencies, and work with stakeholders to resolve billing or cost allocation issues.
- Verify labor hours charged to jobs against weekly timesheet submissions to help maintain accurate project costing.
- Evaluate work-in-progress and overall project results, offering insights that can strengthen profitability and improve cash flow management.
- Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with additional accounting initiatives or department projects as assigned. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 2 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or a closely related field.
- Familiarity with project-based financial processes such as job setup, change order accounting, revenue tracking, and project closeout.
- Experience working in construction, electrical contracting, or another service-driven project environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of systems such as Deltek, Deltek Vision, Viewpoint Vista, or comparable accounting platforms.
- Understanding of work-in-progress reporting, project cost controls, and contract-related financial compliance.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain high levels of accuracy.
- Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across accounting and operations teams.