Cost/Project Accountant

Description We are seeking a Cost/Project Accountant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will actively participate in month-end closings, handle project accounts, and interact with various departments. You will be working in a dynamic environment where your accounting expertise will be vital in maintaining our financial operations.Responsibilities: Participate in month-end closing activities, including project closeouts. Oversee project accounts, ensuring closure upon project completion. Use the costing system to accumulate and review costs, comparing them to sales agreements. Accrue for expenses where supplier invoices have not yet been received or posted to project accounts. Monitor and prepare transfers of expenses, as approved, into and out of specific project accounts or job numbers. Review expense transactions posting to a project account for duplication. Verify the completeness of all transactions posting to a project account, including labor, materials, add-ons. Work with account executives to provide final costing and create final project billings to customers. Ensure the numerical accuracy of all billings sent to customers. Communicate with receivables staff regarding unpaid billings. Prepare information for external auditors, as required. Maintain detail-oriented relationships with other Corporate Departments such as HR, Accounting and Finance, Account Management, Account Directors, and IT. Develop comprehensive knowledge of various business processes and understand their impact on various transactional systems. Support the corporate controller with analyses of key balance sheet GL accounts, sorting and analyzing quarterly/annual sales budgets, and calculation/reconciliation of sales tax returns and balance sheet liability accounts. Requirements Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role as a Cost/Project Accountant Demonstrated proficiency in Accounting Functions Experience with Auditing Familiarity with Budget Processes Ability to handle Cash Activity Proficiency in using NetSuite software Experience with Month End Close procedures Knowledge of Activity Based Costing Understanding of Cost - Basis Experience with Cost - Job Familiarity with Cost - Process Proficiency in Cost - Standard Ability to perform Cost Analysis Experience with Accrued Expenses Skills in Audit Prep Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .