Senior Project Accountant

Location: Madison, WI (onsite preferred)

Schedule: Onsite 4–5 days/week; Remote up to 1 day/week Employment Type: Temporary (until a permanent hire is selected)

Compensation: $45–$55/hr (up to $60/hr considered)

Start Date: ASAP – supporting year-end close Hours: Core hours 9:30am–3:30pm; team starts 7:00–7:30am Key Responsibilities Project Accounting & Financial Controls Manage project setup, financial review, and project close-out. Perform revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting. Prepare accruals, execute month-end close activities, and complete GL tie-outs in accordance with US GAAP. Review and analyze project margins, material cost variances, and data completeness. Lead invoicing quality checks and ensure compliance with commercial requirements. Support resolution of complex billing issues and customer/project audits. Conduct reconciliations, journal entries, and project-level financial analysis. Process Improvement & Compliance Support SOX-related tasks (no prior SOX experience required). Use Epicor to validate project data, billing information, and financial accuracy. Maintain and improve processes for invoicing, cashflow forecasting, and working capital. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and controls. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the project accounting function. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams. Support Credit & Collections with invoice resolution and customer payment issues. Communicate project financial trends and risks to leadership.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or project-driven environments. Strong understanding of POC accounting, revenue and cost recognition, and US GAAP. ERP proficiency—must be able to navigate the system independently. (Epicor preferred) Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and experience working within large financial models. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have: Public accounting experience Experience with public company reporting Audit support exposure Work Environment Onsite preferred (4–5 days/week), with flexibility for 1 remote day per week Business casual dress Fast-paced, collaborative, project-driven setting Employee Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) plan