Project Accountant ($85,000 - 93,000 base salary- depending on experience/qualifications)

LHH Recruitment – Onsite in Austin, TX (with possibility of transitioning to hybrid once fully trained and acclimated)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Project Accountant for a client in the technology industry located in Austin, TX. This role will primarily focus on project accounting and financial analysis, including setting up, tracking, and processing financial information throughout the lifecycle of customer contracts. The Project Accountant will ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) and collaborate closely with project managers to maintain the financial accuracy of project statuses.

In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting, the ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), project accounting, and have proficiency with NetSuite ERP. If you want to join a dynamic company that offers growth opportunities and a great work/life balance, apply today.

Benefits:

• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Days: 3 weeks vacation to start, 1 additional week sick leave, with an additional day earned after 5 years up to 4 weeks vacation.

• Dental/Vision: Comprehensive coverage, company pays approximately 70% of all tiers.

• Disability/Life Insurance: Short-term disability and $50K life insurance.

• Retirement: 401K with pre-tax and post-tax options, 3% of salary contributed by the company annually.

• Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Responsibilities:

• Manage project accounting processes, including tracking, analyzing, and processing financial data for the full contract lifecycle.

• Ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 and other accounting standards.

• Collaborate with project managers to monitor and assess project progress and financial performance.

• Perform monthly general ledger entries and account reconciliations, focusing on unbilled and deferred revenue accounts.

• Assist with monthly billing processes, ensuring accurate invoicing and validation of accounts payable charges related to customer projects.

• Analyze project margins and investigate variances to ensure financial goals are met.

• Support financial month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reviews.

• Assist in warranty reserve analysis, ensuring appropriate reserve levels are maintained in collaboration with supply chain and operations teams.

• Contribute to various financial and audit-related projects, including data compilation for external audits.

• Manage property tax assessments and reconcile related accounts, ensuring appropriate reserve requirements are met.

Client Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, specifically with project accounting, revenue recognition, and accrual concepts.

• Proficiency in NetSuite is a must-have.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with advanced Excel skills.

• Understanding of cost allocation and billing processes.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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