Sr. Project Accountant

Upchurch • Horn Lake, MS

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About The Position

The Sr. Project Accountant plays a critical dual-role within the Performance Assurance division, serving as both a financial steward and a client and vendor facing business partner. This position is responsible for overseeing project financial performance, contract administration, billing, forecasting, and margin assurance while also acting as a primary financial liaison for key accounts.
The role supports a ~$30MM revenue division within a ~$400MM MEP organization and is instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, operational discipline, and profitable growth across performance-based service contracts. The position relies heavily on BuildOps for project execution, service operations, and billing workflows, and Sage Intacct for financial reporting, accounting, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or financial management (MEP, energy services, or professional services preferred)
• Strong understanding of job costing, revenue recognition, and contract accounting
• Hands-on experience with ERP and project management systems, preferably Sage Intacct and/or BuildOps
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Financial acumen and attention to detail
• Strong systems orientation with the ability to connect operational and financial data
• Client-focused mindset with a service-oriented approach
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic thinking
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience using BuildOps for project financials, service billing, or operational reporting
• Direct experience using Sage Intacct for general ledger, project accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting performance-based contracts, energy services, commissioning, or assurance-related services
• CPA or CMA (or progress toward certification)
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with both divisional and corporate reporting lines

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for the Performance Assurance division using Sage Intacct
• Maintain accurate project cost tracking, revenue recognition, and margin reporting across all active projects
• Prepare and analyze forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses at the project and division levels
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Partner with the Controller’s office on reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting within Sage Intacct
• Manage financial aspects of performance-based and service contracts, including billing structures, retainage, incentives, and penalties
• Oversee accurate project setup, job cost structures, and contract values in BuildOps, ensuring alignment with Sage Intacct
• Review and approve change orders and contract modifications for financial accuracy and system integrity
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), backlog, and earned value metrics across systems
• Identify financial risks and opportunities early and proactively recommend corrective actions
• Serve as a financial point of contact for select key accounts, supporting account managers and project teams
• Manage client billing workflows in BuildOps, including invoice review, coordination, and timely submission
• Assist with resolving billing discrepancies, revenue recognition questions, and payment issues
• Participate in client meetings as needed to support financial transparency and confidence
• Help maintain strong, long-term client relationships through accurate reporting and responsiveness
• Work closely with division leadership, project managers, and engineers to align financial performance with operational execution
• Act as a key liaison between operations and finance to ensure BuildOps and Sage Intacct are used consistently and effectively
• Support pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations by providing financial insights and historical data
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, reporting, and system workflows
• Support onboarding of new projects, services, or clients into BuildOps and Sage Intacct, ensuring clean data and scalable processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

What This Job Offers

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