Senior Project Accountant

Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join one of our clients on an interim basis. In this role, you will partner directly with Project Managers and business leadership to ensure appropriate GAAP accounting for a portfolio of 150+ ongoing active projects. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in revenue recognition across various client billing structures (Time & Materials, Fixed Fee, Scheduled Billing, Milestone Billing, etc.) and excels at bridging the gap between project management and finance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with US GAAP guidelines by correctly applying revenue recognition principles across diverse billing models (T& M, Fixed Price/Percent Complete, Milestone/Scheduled).

• Act as a dedicated financial advisor to Project Managers, assisting with project setup, billing schedules, tracking progress, and addressing accounting queries.

• Perform regular project profitability analysis, variance tracking, and margin analysis to highlight risks, scope creep, and revenue leakages.

• Oversee the financial lifecycle of 150+ active client projects, including initial budgeting/setup, continuous forecasting, revenue burn rates, and project close-out.

• Collaborate with billing specialists and PMs to review Work in Progress (WIP), unbilled receivables, deferred revenue, and accrued expenses to ensure timely and accurate client invoicing.

• Assist the broader accounting team with month-end close procedures, revenue reconciliations, and project audit requests.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of dedicated Project Accounting experience, preferably within professional services, consulting, engineering, or IT services environments.

• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) across multiple billing types (T& M, Fixed Fee, Scheduled, etc.).

• High proficiency in large platform enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Deltek, Workday, SAP, Oracle) alongside advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with non-financial Project Managers.

• Proven ability to manage a high-volume portfolio (150+ active projects) independently in a fully remote environment.

Compensation

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.