Project Accountant

Project Accountant
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 + competitive benefits
Hybrid, role in Manhattan

Why You’ll Love This Role

Join a mission-driven, award-winning organization that’s making a real impact through socially responsible and environmentally sustainable work. This is more than just an accounting role—you’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-led team shaping projects that positively affect communities.

You’ll work closely with leadership and project teams in a supportive, 45+ person office, where your contributions directly influence both financial performance and project success.

What sets this opportunity apart:

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• Work for a firm deeply committed to sustainability, resilience, and community impact
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• Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams
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• Take ownership of project financials from start to finish
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• Help improve processes and drive best practices across the organization
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• Enjoy a hybrid schedule after onboarding for better work-life balance
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What You’ll Do as the Project Accountant:

Project Accounting & Financial Oversight

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• Own the full lifecycle of project accounting: budgeting, cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition
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• Maintain accurate financial records and track client-approved fees
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• Set up and manage projects using percentage-of-completion and T&E methods
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• Collaborate with project managers to align financials with project progress
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• Support annual budgeting and forecasting efforts
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Audit, Compliance & Controls

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• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
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• Partner with external auditors and support audit preparation
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• Prepare financial statements and audit-ready documentation
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• Perform reconciliations and support month-end/year-end close
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Financial Operations & Reporting

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• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and AP/AR oversight
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• Handle daily cash management responsibilities
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• Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making
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• Communicate with clients, consultants, and internal teams on financial matters
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• Support additional accounting initiatives alongside the Controller
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Qualification of Project Accountant:

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• 4–6 years of project-based accounting experience (architecture, engineering, or construction preferred)
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• Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and accounting cycles
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• Experience with reconciliations, general ledger management, and close processes
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• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams
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The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a role where your accounting expertise supports meaningful, high-impact work—and where you’ll have visibility, ownership, and growth—this is it.