Project Accountant
Sterling, VA
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10068086
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/W2g0QJ
Position Title: Project Accountant
Location: Sterling, VA (On-site)
Also open to candidates in Winchester, VA or Warrenton, VA
Assignment type: Permanent hire
Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5
Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing team. This position will be responsible for supporting project-based accounting functions, job cost tracking, billing, reporting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting within a construction or contract-based environment and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to partner closely with operations and accounting leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Tracking and monitoring project costs including labor, materials, subcontractors, and other job-related expenses
- Maintaining job cost reports and analyzing budget-to-actual performance
- Partnering with project managers to review project financial results and identify variances
- Preparing and processing progress billings in accordance with contract terms
- Supporting percentage-of-completion billing and revenue recognition calculations
- Tracking and reconciling billings, including overbillings and underbillings
- Preparing and maintaining work-in-progress schedules
- Assisting with month-end close activities including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Reconciling project subledgers to the general ledger
- Supporting certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance requirements
- Reviewing and coding invoices to the appropriate jobs and cost codes
- Assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit support as needed
- Maintaining accurate documentation for internal controls, audits, and compliance reviews
Qualified candidates will have:
- 3+ years of project accounting experience
- Experience with job costing in a construction, contractor, or project-based environment
- Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion billing, WIP schedules, and progress billing
- Familiarity with certified payroll and compliance-related reporting
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- ERP experience required; experience with construction-related accounting systems is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with accounting and operations teams
EEO Statement:
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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