Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support project-based financial operations for an engineering organization in Jacksonville, Florida. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can oversee project cost activity, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure reporting remains timely and reliable. The role will partner closely with project and finance teams to manage accounting activity from project setup through closeout while strengthening controls across day-to-day transactions.

Responsibilities:
• Set up and maintain project financial records, including budgets, cost codes, and account structures within accounting and project tracking systems.
• Oversee accounting activity across the full project lifecycle, from initial project creation through final billing and closeout.
• Review and process project-related transactions such as vendor invoices, labor charges, subcontractor costs, materials, and expense allocations.
• Track actual project spending against approved budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances and escalating potential overruns or financial concerns.
• Keep project documentation organized and up to date, including contracts, purchase orders, change orders, commitments, and supporting financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile project subledgers to the general ledger, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure costs are recorded in the correct accounting period and that transfers between project accounts are properly documented and tracked.
• Support month-end close activities by validating project balances, completing account reconciliations, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.• Proven experience in project accounting, job costing, or construction-style accounting environments.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close processes, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.
• Hands-on experience performing account reconciliations and researching variances across project and financial records.
• Ability to manage detailed financial data accurately, including invoices, commitments, budgets, and cost allocations.
• Experience monitoring budget performance and identifying cost trends, risks, or unusual spending patterns.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations and standard accounting controls.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and project teams.