Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Project Accountant

Location : Hybrid in Seattle, WA

Contract Type : Contract-to-Hire

Compensation : Competitive market rate (Estimated range : $80,000–$95,000 annually DOE)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity in Seattle, WA . This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys working closely with operations and project management teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting across multiple projects. The Project Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to support strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee all financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accurate setup, billing, and reporting

Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and actual costs to identify variances and support corrective actions

Prepare and review project financial reports and dashboards for management review

Collaborate with project managers to ensure proper cost allocation and revenue recognition

Maintain project contracts, change orders, and billing schedules in the accounting system

Manage billing cycles, including progress billing, milestone billing, and time & materials invoicing

Reconcile project-related general ledger accounts and ensure accurate month-end close

Assist with project audits and compliance documentation

Track project cash flow, analyze profitability, and support forecasting processes

Work with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, procurement) to improve project accounting processes

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project or job cost accounting

Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and GAAP

Proficiency in Excel and project-based ERP / accounting systems (e.g., Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams

CPA or PMP certification a plus

Schedule :

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite in Seattle, 2 days remote per week)

Benefits :

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

Pay Details : $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Search managed by : Cheyenne Wong

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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