Project Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support financial oversight for construction-related projects in Wilingboro, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate project financial records, monitoring costs, and helping project teams stay aligned with budgets and reporting expectations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with project and construction accounting, along with working knowledge of Deltek-based environments.

Responsibilities:

• Track project budgets, commitments, billings, and cost activity to help ensure accurate financial performance reporting.

• Prepare and maintain project accounting records, including invoice processing, expense allocation, and revenue tracking across active jobs.

• Reconcile accounts tied to construction projects and investigate discrepancies to support timely and accurate month-end close activities.

• Partner with project managers and operations teams to review financial status, forecast spending, and identify budget variances.

• Generate routine and ad hoc reports that provide clear insight into project profitability, labor usage, and contract-related financial data.

• Support client billing cycles, monitor payment status, and help resolve invoicing issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Maintain data integrity within project accounting systems such as Deltek Vision and other construction accounting platforms.

• Assist with accounting process updates or system-related changes affecting project financial workflows when needed.

Requirements • Experience in project accounting with a strong focus on construction-related financial operations.

• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job cost tracking, billing, and budget monitoring.

• Proficiency using Deltek, Deltek Vision, or similar project-based accounting systems.

• Ability to analyze project financial data and identify variances, discrepancies, and reporting concerns.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Effective communication skills for working with project teams, accounting staff, and operational stakeholders.

• Competence with spreadsheets and standard financial reporting tools used in project accounting environments.

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