Project Accountant

Responsibilities Own and maintain monthly Estimated/Anticipated Cost at Completion at the project level. Partner with Project Managers to: Review committed costs, actuals, and pending exposures. Identify forecast variances and risk areas. Update cost projections based on scope changes and field intelligence. Ensure forecast integrity through documented assumptions and variance explanations. Escalate material risks or budget overruns with recommended mitigation strategies. Support project budget setup and changes within financial systems. Validate that budgets are properly structured (cost codes, categories, contingencies). Monitor budget vs. actual vs. committed spend. Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with PMs and Finance. Maintain clean budget hygiene and audit‑ready documentation. Serve as a financial partner to the PM team to maintain cost discipline. Provide structured reporting on budgets vs actuals, committed costs, forecast variances. Flag early warning indicators of budget overrun. Support PMs in corrective planning (reallocations, contingency usage, cost mitigation strategies). Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field. 3–7+ years of experience in project accounting, cost management, construction finance, or project controls. Strong understanding of: Budget development and tracking Cost forecasting (EAC/CAC methodologies) Commitment accounting PO lifecycle management Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP/project accounting system experience preferred. Ability to work cross-functionally with project teams and finance. Strong analytical, documentation, and process discipline skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr