Senior Project Accountant

The Senior Project Accountant, Ajera delivers outsourced accounting services to AEC clients. Example responsibilities include project setup and administration, client invoicing, bank, credit card, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations, and journal entry and financial statement preparation. This position serves as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering accurate financial insights, leading financial review meetings, and supporting operational best practices.

With deep Ajera experience and a client-focused approach, the Senior Project Accountant manages multiple concurrent client engagements with disciplined accuracy an quality, and builds strong AEC client relationships.

What you’ll do at SN: 

Client Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic client financial statement packages (financial statements, financial analysis, financial workpapers and support
• Analyze financial reports for trends, discrepancies, and anomalies
• Maintain multiple client general ledgers, prepare journal entries, and maintain client trial balances
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and account roll forwards
• Complete client invoicing, accounts receivable activities, and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Lead client-facing financial review meetings and communicate financial performance insights clearly

Project & Client Engagement Management

• Manage multiple client accounting engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support client goals
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of firm best practices

Ajera & Operational Support

• Utilize Deltek Ajera across project accounting, invoicing, reconciliations, vendor management, and collections workflows
• Maintain organized client meeting notes and project updates
• Ensure timely and accurate timekeeping and project tracking

What you may have done before:  

• Worked successfully in a fully remote environment
• Worked within a Professional Services environment

What it takes to be a Senior Project Accountant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a Senior Project Accountant or similar role
• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred
• Financial statement preparation experience including tie-out to subsidiary schedules and anomaly analysis
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and recording
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP analysis, and project accounting principles preferred
• Comfortable leading client-facing financial discussions and meetings
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Working knowledge of project accounting and GAAP standards
• Ability to lead client-facing financial review meetings
• Ability to oversee, lead, and provide quality assurance for one or more junior project accountants

Required Skills

• Financial statement preparation and reporting
• General accounting, General Ledger, and Trial Balance management
• General Ledger account reconciliation and roll forward analysis
• Client relationship management
• Multi-client project management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Deltek Ajera experience

Preferred Qualifications

• AEC Industry experience
• Project Accounting and GAAP principals
• Ability to lead junior accountants
• Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-company accounting environments

What's in it for you: 

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.  
• Wellness Support: Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support 
• Time Off, When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays 
• Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs 
• Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability 
• More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options. 

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $75,000 - $90,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.  

About Stambaugh Ness

At SN, we’re a powerhouse of passionate, talented professionals making a real impact, together. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of engaged minds, even when fully remote. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported by a team that embraces change and envisions the future. Fast-paced and fast-growing, we have created a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

SN believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

At SN, we serve clients in all 50 states with unparallelled AEC industry expertise and a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology, and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.  

Ready to redefine what your career can look like, from anywhere? We’d love to meet you.