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HireIQ · 1 day ago

Project Accountant

HireIQ is a well-established AEC organization supporting large-scale architectural, engineering, and construction projects across the Northeast. They are seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing finance team, where the role involves maintaining project financials, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting project performance tracking.

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Padraig Clancy
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Responsibilities

Maintain project financials including job cost, WIP, and revenue recognition
Prepare and analyze budget vs. actual reports and project margin trends
Support percentage-of-completion accounting and forecast updates
Process and review progress billings, AIA billing, and contract adjustments
Track labor, consultant, subcontractor, and expense allocations
Monitor change orders, commitments, and cost-to-complete
Partner with project teams to improve financial visibility and controls
Support month-end close and project-level reporting
Assist with audits and compliance requirements
Maintain accurate data within ERP and project accounting systems

Qualification

Project AccountingJob CostingWIP AccountingRevenue RecognitionAEC ERP SystemsAdvanced ExcelCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of project or construction accounting experience
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication and ability to work with non-finance project teams

Preferred

Background in Architecture, Engineering or Construction preferred
Experience with AEC ERP systems preferred

Benefits

Full Benefits
Competitive compensation
Bonus potential

Company

HireIQ

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HireIQ stands as the premier Talent Solutions Partner specialising in Accountancy and Finance throughout the Island of Ireland, alongside New York City.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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