Position Title: Project Accountant
Location: Herndon, VA - Onsite / Project Site Based
Assignment Type: Permanent Hire
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 Annual base salary + performance-based bonus
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; flexibility may vary by project
Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage
Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary liaison between Project Managers and Accounting Operations
- Coordinate project accounting activities and ensure accurate financial documentation
- Support project financial tracking, budget monitoring, and related calculations
- Facilitate subcontractor invoicing and supporting documentation
- Coordinate and support owner payment application submissions
- Review subcontractor documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with project documentation, organization, and submission requirements
- Support change proposal and change management processes
- Assist Project Managers with project budgets and budget adjustments
- Support project closeout activities and ensure financial and documentation requirements are completed accurately
- Prepare documentation required for owner walkthroughs and cost control reviews
- Assist with weekly and monthly project reporting for owners
- Compile financial documentation for Accounting and ERP entry
- Prepare and submit monthly profit-related reporting to accounting leadership
- Ensure cost control observations and outstanding items are addressed in a timely manner
- Support Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance initiatives
- Promote strong collaboration across project teams and the broader organization
Qualifications - 3+ years of project accounting experience required
- Construction or closely related industry experience required
- Strong understanding of project financial documentation, billing, budgets, and subcontractor activity
- Experience partnering directly with Project Managers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
- Ability to work effectively across field operations and accounting teams
- Strong professional presence and ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated career stability and strong job tenure preferred
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and deadlines
- ERP system experience preferred
