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Project Accountant

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In-Office
Horseheads, NY
Mid level
In-Office
Horseheads, NY
Mid level
Supports engineering and consulting projects by partnering with project managers on budgets, billing schedules, financial tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, accounts receivable, monthly close, and project reporting. Maintains project financial health from initiation through completion and serves as a liaison between Accounting and project teams.
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About the Role

We are seeking a Project Accountant to support our engineering and consulting teams by serving as the liaison between Accounting and Project Managers. This role is responsible for project financial support and accounts receivable, helping ensure projects stay on track financially from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Project Managers on budgeting, tracking, financial performance, and establishing billing schedules.
  • Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances
  • Monitor project financials, identify variances, and support forecasting
  • Assist with monthly close and project reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a project-based environment
  • Strong Excel and accounting software skills
  • Familiarity with project-based accounting systems (e.g., Deltek, Ajera, or similar) a plus
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • FSA/ HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(K) plan with employer contribution
  • Continuing Education Support

About HUNT

HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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