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Robert Half
Project Accountant
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What they do
A Project Accountant organizes and maintains financial records for a project. Creates project accounts and oversees project expenses and billing. Monitors project budget and budget variances.
$85,927 / year median in New York
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a growing team in Port Washington, New York. This position is ideal for someone with strong construction accounting experience who can oversee high-volume project billing while staying organized in a fast-moving environment. The role works closely with project managers and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and maintain visibility into project performance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee billing activities for multiple construction-related projects, ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and submitted on schedule.
- Partner with project managers to track job financials, review costs, and address billing or budget questions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and maintain project-level accounting records, including revenue, expenses, contract values, and payment activity.
- Generate financial reports for leadership that highlight project status, billing progress, and key account activity.
- Use AS400 and advanced Microsoft Excel tools to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and support reporting needs.
- Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding balances when needed.
- Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing project transactions, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accurate financial results.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help ensure project accounting processes align with construction contract requirements. Requirements
- Experience in project accounting, with a strong background supporting construction projects.
- Proven ability to manage a high volume of billing in a deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledge of construction accounting practices, including project cost tracking and contract-based billing.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project managers and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and account reconciliation.
- Experience working with AS400 in an accounting environment.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision is preferred.