Senior Project Accountant

DPR Construction

Senior Project Accountant managing project accounting activities for large-scope projects with financial oversight. Supporting project success through analysis and recommendations while ensuring compliance with standards.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAustin • Arizona, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Capable of analyzing financial performance and implementing process improvements to enhance project accounting efficiency.

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Project AccountingFinancial ManagementBudget TrackingCost AnalysisRevenue Recognition

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Hard Skills

Project AccountingFinancial ManagementBudget TrackingCost AnalysisRevenue Recognition

Soft Skills

Excellent Listening SkillsStrong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAjera

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsFinancial AccuracyProject ProfitabilityProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
Review project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
Analyze the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project 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 all project financial activities.
Support less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management , or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting cost management software (Ajera experience highly preferred).
Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off