Project Accountant

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Pine Brook, NJ | Up to $100,000 | Office-Based

Why Apply for This Job?

• Join an established engineering consultancy with a close-knit, hands-on finance team.

• Take ownership of project accounting across a varied portfolio of engineering projects.

• Work directly with Project Managers on billing, budgets, WIP and project performance.

• Gain broad exposure across project accounting rather than being limited to one function.

• Join a stable business where your work has direct visibility with leadership.

An established New Jersey engineering consultancy is looking for a Project Accountant to join its finance team. The company has approximately 50 employees and works across projects ranging from smaller assignments to engagements worth $1M+.

The Role

• Manage project setup, budgets and financial tracking.

• Prepare and issue client invoices across multiple engineering projects.

• Monitor WIP, revenue, project costs and profitability.

• Work closely with Project Managers on budgets, billing and project performance.

• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.

• Review project costs, fees and contract information for accuracy.

• Support month-end reporting and project reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate project data within Unanet.

Your Experience

• Strong project accounting experience within an engineering environment.

• Approximately 6–15 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.

• Experience with project billing, WIP, revenue recognition and project financial reporting.

• Comfortable working directly with Project Managers and operational teams.

• Experience with Unanet, Deltek or another project-based ERP is highly desirable.

• Strong Excel, communication and organizational skills.

The Rewards

• Base salary up to $100,000

• Medical insurance.

• Dental and vision coverage.

• PTO.

• 401(k) with company match – 5% employee contribution / 4% employer match

• Broad exposure across the full project accounting lifecycle.

• Stable, collaborative engineering environment.

Apply via the link or contact HireIQ in confidence to discuss the role and full package.