Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant Responsibilities: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project billing activity in accordance with contract terms and project requirements. Track project budgets, commitments, and costs while processing vendor and subcontractor invoices and assisting with customer invoicing. Work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor project financial performance and support decision-making. Participate in project review meetings and provide financial insights on project status and progress. Develop monthly financial forecasts, estimates, and reporting packages, identifying potential financial risks and opportunities. Perform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as needed to support business objectives. Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.

Senior Project Accounting Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.5+ years of project accounting, construction accounting, or similar experience. Experience supporting large-scale projects in industries such as construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services is highly preferred. Strong understanding of accounting principles, project costing, budgeting, and revenue recognition. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and mentor junior staff. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of resolving complex financial issues. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while adapting to changing business needs.

Company Description: Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description: Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.