Project Accountant

Lodige USA Inc.•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Cost Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in managing the financial lifecycle and integrity of ongoing projects, ensuring accurate job cost tracking, forecasting, timely invoicing, and efficient collections. The role acts as a bridge between project management and the finance department, ensuring projects remain on budget and accounts receivable aging is minimized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field
Previous experience as a project accountant, or similar position
5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in logistics, construction, or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of construction/project-based accounting and WIP schedules
Experience with foreign currency and transactions
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong Data Entry and Mathematical Skills
Excellent attention to detail, time management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to resolve disputes

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel Skills and QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work with a Global team
Manage the financial aspects of assigned projects, tracking labor, material, and subcontractor costs against the budget
Collaborate with Project managers and Global Cost controlling team to ensure forecast and budgeting accuracy
Analyze projects to ensure revenue recognition aligns with contract terms and percentage completion method
Manage project compliance, including lien waivers-W9’s, insurance certificates, and certified payrolls.
Perform project related month end closing activities
Generate project invoices, including AIA billings when required, and submitting to customer portals in a timely manner
Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts, initiating collections via phone and email to minimize bad debt
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, working closing with project teams and customers
Review and prepare project profitability reports for management
Work closely with Accounts Payable Accountant to ensure cost recognition
Review and prepare project completion journal entries.
Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
Support financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management
Prepare Ad-hoc reports as requested