Project Accountant

2 days ago

San Diego, California, United States Vaco by Highspring Full time

Title:
Project Accountant

Company:
Privately Held Software Company

Salary:
$85K - $95K

Location:
Fully Remote, San Diego based preferred

About the Opportunity

Vaco is partnering with a growing client seeking a Project Accountant to join their expanding accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a project-driven, deadline-focused environment and wants to play a meaningful role in improving project financial processes.

You'll work within a well-structured accounting department that includes a Director, Senior Accountants, a T&E Staff Accountant, Office Manager/Payroll, and other project-focused finance professionals. With the company in a growth phase, this role offers strong visibility and the chance to help streamline scalable project accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close activities related to project financials, including reviewing project costs, recording accruals, calculating project labor costs, and performing reconciliations.
  • Maintain project-level accounting records, including billing, job costing, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Assist with project billing for various contract types, such as Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M).
  • Reconcile payroll costs to project time postings to ensure accurate labor allocations.
  • Collaborate across departments to support project accounting processes and ensure timely, accurate financial information.
  • Utilize SuiteProjects or similar project management/professional services automation tools in daily project accounting activities.
  • Leverage NetSuite for project accounting workflows and related transactions.
  • Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects or additional duties as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project accounting or finance experience supporting complex, multi-year programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Hands-on project accounting experience.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NetSuite.
  • SuiteProjects or similar PSA/project management tool experience.
  • Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, or Oracle P6.

Benefits Overview

  • 401(k) plan with 6% company match

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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