Job Description

Position Title: Project Accountant

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $32/hr - $34/hr on W2

Position Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support capital and reimbursable projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership of financial processes, partnering with project stakeholders, and contributing to accurate and timely financial close cycles.

The Project Accountant will play a key role in project billing, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and contractual requirements. This is an on-site role, Monday through Friday, offering hands-on exposure to complex project accounting and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer capital and reimbursable project accounting activities in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Prepare and review reimbursable and third-party invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and timely collection
• Partner with project managers and external stakeholders to resolve billing issues and support customer inquiries
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, meeting a 4-day month-end close deadline
• Prepare and document fixed asset transactions, including unitizations, retirements, allocations, transfers, and journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with system testing, application updates, and defect resolution impacting financial processes
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business needs

Required Skills/Education:

Required Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of hands-on general accounting or project accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs (no macros required)
• Experience accounting for intangible assets, including retirements, reclasses, transfers, and cost allocations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines
• Professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners

Nice to Have:

• Reimbursable or third-party billing experience
• Contract billing experience with the ability to read and interpret billing terms
• Experience supporting projects involving government agencies or regulated environments
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar project tracking tools

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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