Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our client's team in Hamilton, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing project-related financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This role partners closely with project leadership and finance management to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, billing, and financial reporting across multiple engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets and funding structures using contract documentation and project inputs
• Track project-level costs, including labor and reimbursable expenses, in an accurate and organized manner
• Analyze budget variances and financial discrepancies; collaborate with project leadership to address issues and identify cost-control opportunities
• Support project-level financial forecasting to anticipate upcoming financial needs and risks
• Partner with Project Managers and internal stakeholders to provide clear visibility into project financial performance
• Prepare and issue client invoices in accordance with contractual terms and established billing schedules; coordinate with internal teams to finalize billing terms prior to initial invoicing
• Support accounts receivable efforts by working with Project Managers and leadership to resolve outstanding balances and document collection activity
• Process accounts payable transactions related to subcontractors and external consultants
• Review and coordinate approval and release of subcontractor payments
• Perform project closeouts to confirm all revenue has been billed and all costs have been captured; report final project profitability to finance leadership
• Provide additional accounting support as needed, including participation in quarterly and year-end close activities and ad hoc financial initiatives
• Contribute to the development and improvement of systems and processes that enhance collaboration between project teams and finance-related functions
• Work collaboratively with finance leadership and accounting staff in a professional, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a desire for continued professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong experience with project accounting systems; Deltek experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with project management concepts is preferred
• Prior experience in a project-driven professional services environment highly desirable
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Professional communication skills for interaction via email, phone, and in-person

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and participation in a 401(k) plan with company match.