Project Accountant

Equus • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

The Project Accountant tracks, analyzes, and reports project financial status and ensures procedures and policies are in place to fulfill contractual financial obligations. The role facilitates accurate, efficient financial reporting and compliance with local, state, and corporate policies. It requires a clear understanding of revenue recognition, project invoicing, journal entry preparation, and general accounting rules.

The Project Accountant supports management and clients by communicating financial insights and project performance in an accessible way for non-financial team members. The position directs fiscal operations related to financial planning, funds management, accounting, reporting, and disbursement. Duties include month-end closing, payroll and accounts payable processing, customer invoicing, budget and forecast preparation, cash-flow management across multiple funding streams, supplier contract administration, payment review, and maintaining project financial data. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in an accounting role.
• Self-motivated and flexible team player.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Action-oriented, comfortable multitasking, and able to meet multiple tight deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems, particularly in business practices, quality, and internal controls.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with cost accounting, government fund accounting, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report project financial status.
• Ensure procedures and policies are in place to fulfill contractual financial obligations.
• Facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with local, state, and corporate policies.
• Communicate financial insights and report on assigned project performance to management and clients in a way non-financial team members can understand.
• Direct fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, reporting, and disbursement.
• Perform month-end closing activities.
• Process payroll and accounts payable, and prepare accounts receivable invoices for customers.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flows across multiple funding streams, and communicate the contract’s financial position.
• Administer supplier contract terms, verify compliance, and review payments.
• Prepare financial performance reviews and maintain project financial data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.

What This Job Offers

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