Sr Project Accountant

DPR•Seattle, WA

9d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Sr Project Accountant delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. The role analyzes moderately complex financial data, identifies risks based on precedent, and recommends solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. It prepares clear, actionable financial reports and analytics to support decision-making, drives continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls, and collaborates across teams to influence leading practices and guide peers and less experienced team members. The position manages large-scope, moderately complex project accounting activities, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition. It reviews project budgets, costs, reports, and forecasts using independent judgment and project accounting experience; analyzes project financial performance and recommends corrective actions; and works with project teams to resolve accounting issues and support project delivery. The role also ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, provides technical guidance to less experienced team members, and implements process improvements. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. Four to six years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field is preferred. No certifications or licenses are required. Successful completion of a background check is required. Anticipated starting pay is $85,000–$105,000.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
Four to six years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field is preferred.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
No certifications or licenses are required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Four to six years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage moderately complex, large-scope project accounting activities, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition.
Review project budgets, costs, reports, and forecasts using independent judgment and project accounting experience.
Analyze project financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to maintain profitability.
Collaborate with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in project financial activities.
Support less experienced team members with accounting issues and provide technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of project accounting operations.
Prepare clear, actionable financial reports and analytics to support decision-making.