Project Accountant

Hybrid Broomfield, CO (3 Days In-Office)
Full-Time Accounting & Finance
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

About the Project Accountant Opportunity

We’re partnering with a growing, operations-driven organization seeking a Project Accountant to support regional financial operations with a strong focus on project accounting, WIP billing, and month-end close. This role is ideal for a Project Accountant who enjoys digging into job costs, owning financial accuracy, and partnering closely with operations to ensure projects are billed, tracked, and reported correctly.

If you have hands-on experience with project-based accounting, WIP, and unit-based billing, and enjoy improving processes while maintaining high standards, this role offers both stability and growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible For as a Project Accountant

Ensure invoices are accurately tied to project data, accounting records, and internal financial analysis tools.
Partner with operations and customers to manage billing approvals, including initial job setup and ongoing change orders.
Maintain clean, audit-ready billing documentation aligned with contractual terms.
Provide backup support for accounts receivable and collections activities.
Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on aging items, and help resolve billing or payment disputes.
Own month-end close responsibilities for an assigned region or business area.
Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Record journal entries with proper support for accruals, adjustments, and allocations.
Track and analyze project and job costs, including projects spanning multiple months.
Manage WIP billing and production costing, including work performed by subcontractors and third-party vendors.
Ensure accounting activities comply with internal policies and GAAP standards.
Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis, research, and special projects.

What We’re Looking For in Project Accountant Candidates:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in project-based environments such as construction, telecom, or similar industries with WIP and job costing.
Strong understanding of GAAP, debits/credits, journal entries, and financial statements.
Hands-on experience with unit-based billing, job cost analysis, and WIP accounting.
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups).
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Clear and professional communication with both internal teams and external partners.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you’re looking for a Project Accountant role where your accounting expertise directly impacts project success and where your ideas for improvement are valued — we’d love to hear from you!