Senior Project Accountant

The Role 

The Senior Project Accountant will own the financial oversight of projects across multiple entities within the QC Ecosystem. This role will report to the Director of Accounting and is responsible for building structure and discipline into project accounting processes — from contract setup through billing and closeout. 

Partnering closely with Project Managers, Finance leadership, and external stakeholders, this individual will ensure accurate cost tracking, contract compliance, timely billing, and clear financial visibility across engineering and construction projects. This is a hands-on, process-building role ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead end-to-end project accounting from inception through closeout. 
• Track labor, reimbursable expenses, equipment allocations, and project budgets. 
• Manage and issue invoices based on varying contract structures (lump sum, time & materials, milestone-based, percent complete). 
• Establish and document standardized project accounting workflows and controls. 
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor budgets vs. actuals and analyze variances. 
• Ensure contracts, change orders, and billing documentation are properly tracked and reconciled. 
• Generate and distribute regular financial reports to internal stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with external partners and project accounting counterparts as needed. 
• Support project audits, closeouts, and internal controls. 
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and financial visibility. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience; Engineering or Construction environments is required.
• Strong understanding of project-based billing and cost tracking. 
• Experience building or improving accounting processes and workflows.
• Familiarity with project accounting systems (Deltek required). 
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. 
• Ability to manage multiple entities or business units simultaneously. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with project teams. 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in multi-entity or intercompany billing environments. 
• Familiarity with labor tracking and expense reporting systems (e.g., Rippling). 
• Experience training project managers or operational stakeholders on financial processes. 
• Exposure to subcontractor or vendor-based construction environments. 

What We Offer

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option). 
• Flex spending accounts (FSA). 
• Dental and vision plans. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26. 
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option. 
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year. 
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. 
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage. 
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance. 
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment. 

EEO

QC Servion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

Notice To Third Party Agencies
QC Servion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to QC Servion in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where QC Servion has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of QC Servion and QC Servion will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.