Full-Cycle Project Accountant

Why this role matters

Project profitability and accurate financial reporting depend on meticulous execution—across receivables, payables, payroll, commissions, and revenue recognition under GAAP. In this role, you connect the dots between field operations and the general ledger to deliver a clean monthly close.

What you will own

General Ledger & Close

• Monitor daily bank activity; post and categorize transactions to the correct GL accounts and customers.
• Prepare recurring and adjusting JEs, including accruals for commissions, installation labor, subcontractor costs, and battery allocations.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations to ensure the GL reflects true activity.

Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition

• Reconcile A/R aging each month; collaborate with sales and operations to resolve overdue balances.
• Recognize revenue only upon completed installations and defined financial triggers, in full compliance with GAAP.
• Reclassify deferred/unearned revenue to prevent duplicate postings across services.
• Prepare entries and supporting documentation to achieve proper cutoff and matching of revenue and costs.

Accounts Payable & Vendors

• Enter and reconcile material invoices, ensuring job coding accuracy and receipt verification prior to approval.
• Process payments to subcontractors and service providers; confirm W-9s and 1099 eligibility when applicable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate/resolve billing or delivery discrepancies.
• Support month-end AP accruals for project-related obligations.

Payroll & Commissions

• Review commission data generated by internal systems based on job milestones and contract terms.
• Coordinate with project management and sales operations to validate eligibility for initial and final commission payments.
• Maintain internal schedules to track approvals and payment timing.
• Record all commission payments to the correct job or customer and tie them to payroll disbursements.
• Post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts monthly.

What success looks like

• On-time monthly close with well-documented reconciliations and schedules.
• GAAP-compliant revenue recognition with precise cutoff and matching.
• Accurate project cost capture and timely vendor payments.
• Transparent, auditable commission and payroll accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of corporate accounting experience.
• Skilled with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-obsessed with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to execute independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• CPA or active pursuit is advantageous.

You should be proficient in

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank Reconciliation