Project Accountant

Project AccountantParsippany, NJ | Up to $100,000 | Office BasedWhy ApplyHireIQ is partnering with an engineering consultancy seeking a Project Accountant with a strong foundation in general accounting.This role offers a mix of project finance and wider accounting responsibilities, suited to someone who enjoys working with project managers while remaining hands-on with the general ledger, reconciliations and month-end close.The RoleManage project setup, budgets, billing rates and financial records.Prepare project invoices in line with contracts and resolve billing queries.Monitor project costs, unbilled revenue, WIP and profitability.Work with project managers to review budgets and investigate variances.Support general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close.Assist with financial reporting, accounts receivable and collections.Maintain accurate accounting and project information within Unanet.Your ExperienceBachelor’s degree required, ideally in Accounting or Finance.Relevant project accounting experience, preferably within engineering, architecture, environmental consulting or a similar project-based business.At least 1–2 years of hands-on corporate/general accounting experience, including GL, journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.A broader accounting background beyond project billing alone.Strong Excel skills and confidence communicating with project managers.Unanet experience is advantageous; Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint or Ajera experience is also relevant.Able to work on-site in Pine Brook, NJ.RewardsBase salary up to $100,000, depending on experience.401(k) with a 4% employer match when contributing 5%.Exposure to both project accounting and wider financial operations within an engineering consultancy.Interested? Apply or contact Padraig Clancy at HireIQ for a confidential conversation.