Senior Project Accountant

Stambaugh Ness

75d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Accountant, Ajera provides transactional and analytical accounting support to AEC clients, including financial reporting, project accounting, payroll reconciliation, and client invoicing. This position serves as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering accurate financial insights, leading financial review meetings, and supporting operational best practices. The ideal candidate has advanced experience with Deltek Ajera, strong general ledger and reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements with accuracy and professionalism.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a Senior Project Accountant or similar role
• Experience with Deltek Ajera
• Financial reporting and analysis
• General ledger reconciliations and schedule preparation
• Payroll reconciliation
• Client relationship management
• Multi-client project management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP analysis, and project accounting principles preferred
• Comfortable leading client-facing financial discussions and meetings
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred, but not required
• Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-company accounting environments
• Familiarity with AEC operational accounting processes
• Worked successfully in a fully remote environment
• Worked within a Professional Services environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and tie-outs to subsidiary schedules
• Analyze financial reports for trends, discrepancies, and anomalies
• Maintain GL schedules including prepaid expenses, depreciation, and loan amortization
• Perform payroll reconciliations and journal entries
• Complete client invoicing, accounts receivable activities, and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Lead client-facing financial review meetings and communicate financial performance insights clearly
• Manage multiple client accounting engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support client goals
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of firm best practices
• Utilize Deltek Ajera across project accounting, invoicing, reconciliations, vendor management, and collections workflows
• Maintain organized client meeting notes and project updates
• Ensure timely and accurate timekeeping and project tracking

Benefits

• Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.
• Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support
• Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays
• Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs
• Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability
• Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree