Senior Project Accountant
We're partnering with a leading construction and energy infrastructure organization to identify a Senior Project Accountant who will play a key role in supporting project accounting operations, year-end close activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with a strong project accounting background who enjoys working independently, resolving complex accounting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Location: Remote (Pacific or Central time zone preferred) Contract: November 2026 - March 2027 | Full-Time, 40 hours per week Engagement: Contract through Korn Ferry
What You'll Do
Manage accounting and financial reporting for construction projects, including project costs, revenue, work in progress (WIP), commitments, and billing. Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations. Analyze project financial results, investigate discrepancies, identify risks, and resolve complex accounting issues. Review contracts, change orders, project transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to auditor requests, and support timely completion of internal and external audits. Partner with Project Managers, Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Tax, and Financial Reporting to resolve accounting and billing matters. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, standardize procedures, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency. Provide technical accounting guidance, training, and mentorship to project accounting team members.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 6+ years of relevant accounting experience. 2+ years of Big Four or Top 10 public accounting audit experience, or equivalent experience supporting complex audits, SOX compliance, or technical accounting matters. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Construction, project accounting, job cost accounting, WIP, or revenue recognition experience preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS. Experience with ERP and integrated accounting systems; CMiC experience preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders. Self-starter who can work independently and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative environment. CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification is a plus. If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out directly or apply today. #AccountingJobs #ProjectAccounting #SeniorAccountant #ConstructionAccounting #ContractJobs #FinanceJobs About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com