Project Accountant

Project Accountant
Location: San Antonio, TX (On-Site)
Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys seeing projects through from inception to completion? Our client is seeking a Project Accountant to play a critical role in managing project financials, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate reporting throughout the lifecycle of complex initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly visible role where your financial expertise directly contributes to projects that create meaningful community impact while supporting operations on a broader scale.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Contribute to projects that positively impact the local community while supporting an organization with a global footprint.
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and collaborate closely with operational and program management teams.
• Enjoy a role that combines strategic involvement with hands-on ownership of project financials.
• Be a key financial partner on high-profile projects from planning through completion.
• Work in an environment where your recommendations and insights help drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting activities from initial setup through final closeout.
• Maintain and monitor project budgets, consultant expenditures, labor allocations, and job cost tracking.
• Develop and enhance financial tracking tools and reporting processes for complex projects.
• Prepare and present project financial updates, forecasts, and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Maintain accurate contract, invoice, and project documentation within financial systems.
• Monitor project expenditures and analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Produce recurring financial reports detailing project costs, funding utilization, and forecasted spending.
• Partner with accounting, operational, insurance, and project stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support process improvements that strengthen project controls, visibility, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, capital projects, engineering, architecture, or other project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP), construction-in-progress (CIP), and percentage-of-completion accounting methodologies.
• CPA or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable presenting financial reports and project updates to executive and senior leadership teams.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

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