Senior Project Accountant Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, SalaryReports to: Director of Project Finance and OperationsSupervisory Responsibility: N/ALocation: Jacksonville, FL (Monday - Thursday in office, Friday work from home)Position Summary The Senior Project Accountant leads financial reporting, cost control, and analysis for complex engineering and procurement projects. This role partners with project managers, engineering, and supply chain teams to manage budgets, forecast costs and margins, and strengthen cash flow throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in engineering and procurement environments, with a strong understanding of engineering labor, equipment purchases, supplier commitments, and long-term project accounting.
Key Responsibilities- Lead project accounting for assigned projects; maintain contracts, change orders, work breakdown structures (WBS), and cost allocations in SAP S/4HANA.
- Manage sales orders, milestone and progress billings, retainage, and unbilled revenue; reconcile billings to contract terms and project financial records.
- Lead monthly project financial reviews, including costs to date, commitments, estimates at completion (EAC), margin forecasts, cash flow, and change order exposure.
- Analyze budget and forecast variances; challenge assumptions and advise project managers and leadership on corrective actions to protect margins.
- Partner with engineering and procurement to forecast labor, equipment, materials, and outsourced supplier costs; assess purchase commitments, delivery risks, and budget impacts.
- Lead project month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, Project Cost Reports, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition consistent with ASC 606 and company policy.
- Evaluate contract terms, customer milestones, supplier payment schedules, and change orders to identify financial risks and support accurate accounting and cash planning.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation; resolve project accounting issues and strengthen internal controls and compliance.
- Provide senior-level financial guidance to project teams, mentor accounting colleagues, and improve project reporting and forecasting processes.
- Lead financial project closeout, including final billings, supplier accruals, cost reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding balances.
- Review project invoices, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and labor charges for accurate coding, authorization, and alignment with project budgets.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Five or more years of progressive project accounting experience, including direct experience supporting engineering and procurement projects; EPC industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP-based project accounting; SAP S/4HANA proficiency preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of job costing, EAC forecasting, WIP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and accounting for supplier commitments; ability to independently manage complex projects and communicate financial risks to operational leaders.
Work EnvironmentMost work is performed in an office environment. Monday - Thursday in office, Friday work from home.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require occasional weekend work.
Work AuthorizationMust be authorized to work in the USA.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
