Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant | DPR Construction

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at DPR Construction, located in the Atlanta office and supporting projects across the Southeast region. DPR is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate project financial records, managing billing and payment processes, and monitoring project costs to support overall project financial health. The Project Accountant contributes to project success by providing reliable financial information and resolving accounting issues.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Atlanta, GA
• Mission: Ensures standard and varied project financial health through accurate accounting, timely processing, and adherence to established procedures, contributing to project success and organizational performance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Transactions: Process project-related owner invoices, review project costs, and independently manage owner and trade payments to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Financial Records: Maintain detailed project financial records, including tracking budgets, costs, and billings in accordance with general instructions.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare routine and non-routine financial reports and assist with variance analysis to support project and organizational objectives.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams to resolve standard accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Compliance & Improvement: Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and established procedures in all project financial activities and assist with process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
• Skills: Project cost monitoring, billing and payment process management, financial record maintenance, variance analysis, and adherence to accounting policies.