Senior Project Accountant

Title : Senior Project Accountant

Location : Manhattan, NY

Schedule : Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 15 PM

Salary : $75,000-$120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with 4% company match, PTO, etc.

Why You Should Apply :

A well-established engineering and design firm is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their Manhattan office. This role offers the opportunity to manage the full financial life cycle of projects - from setup through closeout - while collaborating directly with Project Managers and firm leadership. You'll play a key role in improving financial performance, mentoring junior team members, and driving process efficiency within a supportive and professional environment.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Partner with Project Managers to establish budgets, track financial progress, and request additional funding as needed.
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial updates to leadership teams.
• Communicate project financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting staff.
• Advise Project Managers on project profitability, contract changes, and client invoicing.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff to strengthen departmental capabilities.
• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement and automation within the accounting team.
• Post accounting transactions and maintain accurate accounts receivable / payable records.
• Prepare, review, and submit client invoices with all required supporting documentation.
• Monitor and update budgets throughout the project lifecycle in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Manage project accounting and billing functions for assigned offices or departments.
• Review unbilled costs and outstanding invoices to optimize billing and cash flow.
• Audit subconsultant invoices for compliance with contract terms.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing detailed financial schedules and documentation.
• Perform additional accounting and reporting duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For :