Description With a robust portfolio and a commitment to long-term growth, we are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Project Accountant to join our client's dynamic team. The Project Accountant will play a critical role in managing the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. As a key financial business partner, you will collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and the wider accounting team to support budget management, cost-monitoring, and forecasting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical and organizational skills searching to make a measurable impact on project performance. Key Responsibilities: + Manage and track financial aspects of multiple projects, including budgets, costs, forecasts, and expenditures. + Prepare and analyze project financial status reports and ensure timely billing and revenue recognition. + Work closely with project managers to develop accurate forecasts and address any variances. + Maintain compliance with contract terms, government regulations, and company policies. + Reconcile project accounts, create journal entries, and prepare month-end and year-end closing entries specific to projects. + Ensure accurate and timely preparation of invoices and support accounts receivable collections efforts. + Provide detailed project cost insights and assist with decision-making by offering data-driven recommendations. + Review and monitor capital and operating expenses for assigned projects, ensuring all costs are accounted for accurately. + Support audits by providing data and documentation necessary for project-specific reviews. + Analyze potential risks, delays, or overruns and proactively report findings to management. Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. + 3–5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on project accounting or cost accounting preferred. + Strong proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms). + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, macros, and data analysis. + Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision. + Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and cost accounting standards. + High level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams. + CPA certification or equivalent designation preferred but not required. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .