Hybrid Project Accountant II

at GHJ

• Job title: Project Accountant II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $80,000 - $98,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irvine, United States

About the role

• Project Accountant II overseeing project financials at GHJ Search and Staffing, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial tracking and reporting. Collaborating closely with project managers and contributing to overall success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financial performance by tracking costs, revenue, and profitability while analyzing variances and providing insights to project teams for cost optimization.
• Review project costs and expenses to ensure compliance with budgets, identify variances or errors, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to project managers and senior management highlighting key financial metrics.
• Generate accurate and timely client invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collection and issue resolution.
• Reconcile subcontractor expenses and ensure timely, accurate disbursements.
• Support project closeout by verifying financial documentation, updating project systems, and ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and maintaining compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to provide timely updates and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2–4 years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Dependable, self-directed, and consistent in driving tasks forward without requiring close supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus program