Senior Project Accountant

What Your Day Will Look Like:

The Project Accountant plays a key role in the financial oversight and performance of assigned projects, managing all aspects of project accounting from setup through closeout. Responsibilities include project setup and maintenance, budget development and monitoring, revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, forecasting support, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls. The role partners closely with project managers and regional leadership to provide timely financial reporting, identify risks and opportunities, analyze project performance, and support informed business decisions. The Project Accountant also collaborates with Billing and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams to facilitate accurate invoicing, monitor collections, resolve financial issues, and help optimize project cash flow and profitability.

What You'll Do:

• Review and validate project financial data, including budgets, contract values, funding authorizations, billing terms, and revenue recognition components to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support Project Managers with the setup, maintenance, modification, and closeout of projects within the financial system, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Establish, enter, and monitor project budgets, contract values, and client-specific billing terms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Process budget revisions, contract modifications, change orders, and funding adjustments to maintain accurate project financial records.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances and aging reports, identifying potential issues and partnering with project teams to resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly and milestone-based project billing activities, ensuring invoices are accurate, complete, and submitted according to client and contract requirements.
• Review subconsultant invoices for accuracy, contractual compliance, and appropriate project allocation prior to processing.
• Collaborate with Project Managers regarding contracts, amendments, change orders, funding limitations, and other project-related matters that impact billing and revenue recognition.
• Research, analyze, and resolve billing discrepancies, unbilled balances, invoice rejections, and other project accounting issues.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, communicate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding balances, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow.
• Assist in resolving cash application issues and account reconciliations related to Accounts Receivable balances.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute recurring and ad hoc Accounts Receivable, billing, and project financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Fulfill reporting and compliance requirements for federal, state, and local agencies, including contract commitments, disadvantaged business participation, and subconsultant payment reporting.
• Partner with project and finance teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommending and implementing enhancements to billing, collections, and project accounting workflows.
• Maintain compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures while supporting audit and reporting requirements.
• Track, prioritize, and follow up on outstanding tasks, financial issues, and project accounting requests to ensure timely resolution and high-quality client service.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to Project Managers and operational leaders by providing guidance, analysis, and support on project performance, profitability, and financial risk management.

What You'll Need:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting or project-based financial management (engineering, construction, or professional services industry)
• Demonstrated experience with revenue review, WIP analysis, budgets, and contract-based accounting
• Experience using Deltek Vision or Deltek VantagePoint (or similar project-based ERP) strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including formula-driven spreadsheets and financial analysis
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and finance teams
• Clear, concise communicator capable of building productive working relationships
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• This office job primarily operates in a professional office and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. May occasionally be exposed to noise. While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include constantly sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

Get to Know Us:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

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Notices:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

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