Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

I am with an accounting/finance search firm in the Cedar Rapids area, and I am working with a company looking to hire a Senior Project Accountant.

Senior Project Accountant manages the financial oversight of high-value or complex projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, timely billing, and effective cost control. This role proactively identifies financial risks, tracks expenses, prepares project reporting, and leads monthly cost-to-complete analyses while providing clear, ongoing updates to project and organizational leadership. The company is growing and the space they work in is growing. They offer an easy- going culture with great work/life balance.

In addition, they offer wonderful benefits and a hybrid schedule.

Salary: up to $130K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Hybrid work environment
• Growing company and growing industry
• Easy going culture – not super intense, low ego
• Great benefits: health, dental, PTO, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and deliver recurring financial and job cost reports for project leadership, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Monitor project performance through earned value metrics, cost-to-complete analyses, and forward-looking cost forecasts
• Analyze cost variances, trends, and risks, supporting contingency planning and early issue identification
• Support project managers with budget development, forecasting updates, and financial decision-making
• Develop cash flow and resource planning models to anticipate future project needs
• Manage project billing processes, including preparation of monthly invoices, joint venture billings, and owner requisitions
• Record and review contract modifications, change orders, subcontract agreements, and projected cost adjustments
• Track funding authorization, invoice approvals, and timely processing of payments
• Maintain subcontractor accounts, including compliance, payment processing, and closeout activities
• Process project-related receivables, retainage, and cash receipts
• Prepare comprehensive financial closeout documentation for completed projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Accounting Experience
• EXCEL proficiency (vlook-ups, formulas, multi-tab spreadsheets)
• Expert in Microsoft Access and SQL

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2026