<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to oversee the financial aspects of large-scale capital projects in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the success of major infrastructure initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial accounting lifecycle of large capital projects, from initiation to completion.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasts to identify variances.</p><p>• Prepare detailed monthly cost reports and financial summaries for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Ensure proper classification of capital versus expense items in alignment with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>• Review and process invoices from contractors and vendors with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Support billing processes, including progress billing, milestone billing, and cost-plus invoicing.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress, retainage, and project accruals.</p><p>• Collaborate on cash flow projections and funding requirements to support project operations.</p><p>• Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and implement cost-control measures.</p><p>• Provide documentation and insights for audits, ensuring compliance with contracts, internal controls, and regulatory standards.</p>