Project Accountant

Goodwin Recruiting
East Kingston, NH

Project Accountant


Join a stable, growing organization that manages complex, multi-phase projects from planning through completion. This role is well suited for an accounting professional with experience in project-based environments such as manufacturing, engineering, EPC, or construction who enjoys working closely with operations and project teams.


Compensation & Benefits

  • $75,000–$85,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Long-term opportunity with a financially stable organization
  • Team-oriented, collaborative culture
  • Direct exposure to project and operational leadership

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of accounting experience in a project-based or cost-accounting environment
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering, EPC, construction, or similar industries preferred
  • Experience with job costing, project cost tracking, or cost forecasting
  • Exposure to WIP, percentage-of-completion, or project revenue recognition
  • Familiarity with progress billing, milestones, or customer invoicing tied to project deliverables
  • Experience using ERP or project accounting systems (Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, NetSuite, or similar)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple active projects and deadlines

Key Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and financial performance
  • Prepare cost forecasts and cost-to-complete analysis for active projects
  • Support project billing, including progress-based or milestone billing
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition based on project status and financial data
  • Partner with project managers and operational teams to review project performance
  • Maintain accurate project financial records within ERP or project systems
  • Assist with month-end close related to project accounting and cost reporting
  • Provide financial insights to support decision-making on active projects
  • Follow internal controls and accounting best practices

If you’re coming from a project-driven industry and looking to apply your accounting expertise in a hands-on, operationally focused role, this position offers a strong path to long-term growth and impact.

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