Project Accountant

Enginuity Advantage

$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based accounting preferred
  • Solid understanding of job cost accounting and project financials
  • Experience working in an ERP system, with Unanet being a plus
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • CPA, CMA, CCIFP, or similar certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounts payable and receivable including vendor invoices and client billing
  • Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries
  • Support month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial data
  • Set up and manage project financials within Unanet
  • Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
  • Partner with leadership and project teams to ensure financial accuracy
  • Identify inefficiencies and help improve accounting workflows

Benefits

  • A role where your work has immediate, visible impact
  • Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence processes
  • The opportunity to own and improve processes rather than just follow them
  • A growing company where your contributions matter
Full Job Description
Are you the kind of project accountant who likes to take ownership, bring clarity to the numbers, and help a business run more effectively?

Do you enjoy being close to the work, not just reporting on it?

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of day-to-day accounting while supporting project-level financial performance:

Core Accounting Execution
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices, client billing, and payment tracking
  • Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations
  • Support month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial data

Project & Job Cost Accounting
  • Set up and manage project financials within Unanet
  • Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
  • Support project managers with budget visibility and financial performance
  • Assist with WIP reporting and project-level financial reviews

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Utilize Unanet ERP for financial tracking and reporting
  • Identify inefficiencies and help improve accounting workflows
  • Support efforts to standardize processes and improve consistency

Compliance & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate financial records for audit and compliance purposes
  • Support documentation for federal contracts and reporting requirements
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies

Collaboration & Business Support
  • Partner with leadership and project teams to ensure financial accuracy
  • Support budgeting discussions and financial planning
  • Provide insight into potential risks and areas for improvement

What makes someone successful in this role

You're someone who:
  • Takes ownership and follows through
  • Enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment
  • Understands how accounting connects to real business decisions
  • Can balance detail and big picture
  • Likes building structure where things aren't fully defined yet

What you bring
  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based accounting (strongly preferred)
  • Solid understanding of job cost accounting and project financials
  • Experience working in an ERP system (Unanet or similar is a plus)
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
  • CPA, CMA, CCIFP, or similar certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

What you'll get in return
  • A role where your work has immediate, visible impact
  • Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence how things are done
  • The opportunity to own and improve processes, not just follow them
  • A growing company where your contributions matter

Details
  • Location: Flexible / hybrid (based on candidate)
  • Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience

you at your best when you can take ownership, bring order to the details, and help teams actually understand their numbers?

If you that sounds like you, this could be a really good fit.

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