Project Accountant
We are looking for a highly skilled Project Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to the construction sector while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project-related financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for delivering impactful financial insights, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and monitor project budgets and job costing to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are precise and adhere to accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, verifying their accuracy and alignment with company policies.<br>• Conduct regular account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies to uphold reliable financial data.<br>• Analyze credit and debit transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in material purchases, subcontractor payments, and payroll.<br>• Generate detailed financial reports, providing leadership with clear insights into project performance and company health.<br>• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, improve operational efficiency, and support profitability.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to deliver operational accounting support and achieve business objectives.
• Proven experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on construction or project-based industries.<br>• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and construction-related financial processes.<br>• Proficiency in using CMiC or similar financial management software.<br>• Ability to analyze financial statements and transform data into actionable insights.<br>• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.<br>• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.<br>• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a collaborative mindset.
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- Port Washington, WI
- onsite
- Temporary
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- USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a highly skilled Project Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to the construction sector while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project-related financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for delivering impactful financial insights, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and monitor project budgets and job costing to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are precise and adhere to accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, verifying their accuracy and alignment with company policies.<br>• Conduct regular account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies to uphold reliable financial data.<br>• Analyze credit and debit transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in material purchases, subcontractor payments, and payroll.<br>• Generate detailed financial reports, providing leadership with clear insights into project performance and company health.<br>• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, improve operational efficiency, and support profitability.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to deliver operational accounting support and achieve business objectives.
- 2025-11-12T23:24:03Z