Senior Project Accountant
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects.<br>• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting.<br>• Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.<br>• Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets.<br>• Understanding of AIA billings and the process<br>• Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period.<br>• Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting.<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX<br>• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting.<br>• Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis.<br>• Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation.<br>• Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices.<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>• Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.<br>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership.<br>Consultant Profile<br>The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
<p>Month End Close, Financial Reporting, Project Accounting, Accruals, WIP - Work In Progress, Tax - Sales & Use, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Flux Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, US GAAP, Revenue Recognition</p>
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- San Diego, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
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60 - 65 USD / Hourly
- Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects.<br>• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting.<br>• Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.<br>• Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets.<br>• Understanding of AIA billings and the process<br>• Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period.<br>• Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting.<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX<br>• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting.<br>• Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis.<br>• Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation.<br>• Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices.<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>• Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.<br>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership.<br>Consultant Profile<br>The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z