Sr Project Accountant

DPR Construction • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects by ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. Supports project success by analyzing moderately complex financial data, identifying risks based on precedent, and recommending solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. Enhances decision-making by preparing clear, actionable financial reports and analytics. Strengthens organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls. Influences project accounting leading practices by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
• Analyzes the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
• Collaborates with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
• Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in all project financial activities.
• Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
• Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level