Project Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
McLean, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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Project Accountant
Location: McLean, VA (Onsite) Salary: $90,000 – $93,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a growing real estate development organization with a strong portfolio of active projects • Gain exposure to project financials and leadership-level decision-making • Play a key role in month-end close and project accounting activities • Utilize your job costing expertise in a highly visible accounting position • Work with advanced accounting systems and reporting tools • Partner with operational and finance teams to support project success • Expand your construction and development accounting experience • Contribute directly to project profitability and financial accuracy • Enjoy a stable, long-term opportunity with competitive compensation and growth potential
Key Responsibilities for the Project Accountant:
• Pre-code and process accounts payable transactions • Manage deposits and assist with cash management activities • Review and support check run processing • Update project schedules and maintain financial records • Perform bank reconciliations and prepare financial reports • Assist with month-end close activities, including cost of sales reporting • Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested
Qualifications for the Project Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, development, or project accounting • Strong job costing experience required • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs • Experience with Sage 300 CRE/Timberline preferred
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Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity!
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