Sr. Project Accountant

Description We are seeking a Sr. Project Accountant to join our team based in Dallas, Texas. The role involves managing project cost reporting and acting as a critical connector between the project team and the finance/accounting department. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.Responsibilities: Analyzing and presenting project financial data, providing updates about project costs and budgets. Reviewing project-related invoices to ensure appropriate coding and accuracy in accordance with company procedures and policies. Collaborating with project teams to assemble and finalize budgets, incorporating an understanding of project scope and necessary resources. Maintaining financial records, reporting, and project accounting purposes using SAP. Understanding and managing purchase orders and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) reporting/hierarchies, keeping track of project deliverables and tasks. Serving as an effective communicator and liaison between the project management and finance/accounting departments, resolving conflicts and ensuring seamless financial operation. Conducting routine financial analysis to track project performance, identifying variances, and proposing corrective actions. Responsible for managing project cost reporting, serving as a critical liaison between the project team and the finance/accounting department. Utilizing skills such as Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, SAP, Project Management, and Work Breakdown Structure. Requirements Must hold a minimum of 5 years of experience in a project accounting role Proficiency in account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation is mandatory Experience with bank reconciliations is necessary Must demonstrate expertise in maintaining general ledger and journal entries Proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience in month-end close procedures Familiarity with SAP software is required Project management skills are essential Knowledge of WBS-Work Breakdown Structure is a must Understanding of project cost is necessary 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .