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At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects by ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. Supports project success by analyzing moderately complex financial data, identifying risks based on precedent, and recommending solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. Enhances decision-making by preparing clear, actionable financial reports and analytics. Strengthens organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls. Influences project accounting leading practices by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
Analyzes the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
Collaborates with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in all project financial activities.
Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience:
4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
Anticipated starting pay range:
$85,000.00- $105,000.00Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs
for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects by ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. Supports project success by analyzing moderately complex financial data, identifying risks based on precedent, and recommending solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. Enhances decision-making by preparing clear, actionable financial reports and analytics. Strengthens organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls. Influences project accounting leading practices by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
Analyzes the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
Collaborates with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in all project financial activities.
Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience:
4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
Anticipated starting pay range:
$85,000.00- $105,000.00Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs
for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Deltek, SAP, Oracle, or Sage
- Experience with job cost accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Strong knowledge of budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure
- Familiarity with contract billing methods including time-and-materials and fixed-price
Tips for Your Project Accountant Job Search
Quantify project cost outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for project accountant roles want to see numbers tied to outcomes. Replace vague duties with specifics: budget sizes you managed, variance percentages you caught early, or cost savings you documented. Concrete figures make your resume stand out in applicant stacks.
Highlight your ERP and project management tools
Project accountants are screened heavily on software fluency. Call out platforms like Deltek, Sage 300, SAP, or Oracle in your resume's skills section and within job descriptions where you used them. Matching the exact tool names in the posting gets you past automated filters.
Target industries with long project billing cycles
Construction, defense contracting, and architecture firms hire project accountants most consistently because their revenue cycles are long and complex. Filter your search by these sectors first. Roles there tend to require deeper cost-to-complete and percentage-of-completion accounting knowledge, so lead with those skills.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical accounting scenario in interviews
Most project accountant interviews include a scenario round where you walk through a budget variance or job cost reconciliation problem. Practice explaining how you'd handle an over-budget project mid-cycle, including how you'd document it, communicate it, and correct the forecast.
Negotiate using project scope and workload data
When negotiating an offer, ask about the number of active projects you'd support simultaneously and the total contract values involved. Use that scope to anchor a compensation conversation. Firms managing high-value or multi-year contracts routinely pay more for accountants who can handle complexity at scale.
Project Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project accountants?
The companies hiring the most project accountants right now include Jobot, Gilbane, and HDR, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction firms, engineering consultancies, and government contractors consistently represent the largest share of demand for this role.
How many project accountant jobs are remote?
About 54% of project accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Roles focused on financial reporting, invoicing, and budget reconciliation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-site construction or field operations typically require in-person or hybrid presence.
How do you become a project accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then gain foundational experience in general ledger, accounts payable, or cost accounting roles. Move into project-specific work by targeting employers in construction, engineering, or government contracting, where job cost accounting is central. Earning your CPA and learning industry-standard ERP platforms like Deltek or Sage accelerates advancement into senior project accountant roles.
Can you get a project accountant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level project accountant roles exist, particularly at mid-size construction and engineering firms that train internally. Emphasize coursework in cost or managerial accounting, any internship exposure to project billing or job costing, and proficiency in Excel or an ERP system. Applying to staff accountant roles at project-driven companies is a common path in before transitioning into a dedicated project accountant title.
What does the project accountant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your accounting background and software experience, followed by a technical interview with a controller or finance manager. Expect scenario-based questions on budget variance analysis, cost-to-complete calculations, and how you'd handle a billing dispute with a client. Some employers add a short skills assessment using Excel or their project accounting platform before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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