Project Accountant Jobs in Alabama
Project Accountant jobs in Alabama are open across Huntsville, Birmingham, and Calvert and other Alabama metros, with employers like Burger King, KBR, and Protective hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
Thompson Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Project Accountant to join our growing team. This role is critical in supporting the financial success of our projects by partnering closely with project managers, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a proactive mindset and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of projects
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers and cross-functional teams
- Monitor project costs, revenues, and profitability, ensuring alignment with contract terms and company goals
- Review and interpret various contract types and terms to ensure accurate financial treatment and compliance
- Prepare and analyze project financial reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Utilize Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and macros) to streamline reporting and analysis
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation and increased efficiency
- Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities
- Take initiative in improving processes, tools, and communication across the finance and project teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or similar environment preferred
- Strong understanding of contract terms, including fixed-price, time and materials, and cost-plus arrangements
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and macros
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with project managers and stakeholders
- Self-starter with strong drive, initiative, and accountability
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus
Position Summary
Thompson Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Project Accountant to join our growing team. This role is critical in supporting the financial success of our projects by partnering closely with project managers, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a proactive mindset and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of projects
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers and cross-functional teams
- Monitor project costs, revenues, and profitability, ensuring alignment with contract terms and company goals
- Review and interpret various contract types and terms to ensure accurate financial treatment and compliance
- Prepare and analyze project financial reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Utilize Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and macros) to streamline reporting and analysis
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation and increased efficiency
- Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities
- Take initiative in improving processes, tools, and communication across the finance and project teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or similar environment preferred
- Strong understanding of contract terms, including fixed-price, time and materials, and cost-plus arrangements
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and macros
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with project managers and stakeholders
- Self-starter with strong drive, initiative, and accountability
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Accountant Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burger King2
- KBR2
- Protective2
- Terracon Consultants2
- Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Food & Beverage2
- Insurance2
- Manufacturing2
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Alabama.
- 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
Project Accountant Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project accountant jobs are there in Alabama?
There are 19+ project accountant openings in Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Calvert. New positions post regularly as employers across Alabama hire.
Which Alabama cities have the most project accountant jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Calvert have the most project accountant openings in Alabama right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project accountants in Alabama?
Employers hiring project accountants in Alabama include Burger King, KBR, and Protective, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Alabama?
Yes. About 11% of project accountant openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Alabama metros.
How do I apply for project accountant jobs in Alabama?
You can apply to project accountant jobs in Alabama directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Alabama location, then apply to each one that fits.
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