Project Accountant, Federal Construction

Job overview

The Project Accountant role is full-time in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified. The position is in Consigli Construction’s Finance division and Project Accounting department, reporting to the Project Accounting Manager. The accountant supports financial management and compliance across active construction projects. Accurate project budgets, billing, cost reporting, reconciliations, and audit-ready records help project teams and Finance monitor performance and meet federal funding requirements.

What you'll do

• Process accounts payable invoices
• set up and maintain project budgets
• manage owner billing under contract terms
• process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• assist with monthly cost reporting and financial close
• maintain project financial records
• reconcile contracts
• analyze costs and revenue
• support audits, forecasting, and variance analysis
• monitor project financial performance and cash flow
• maintain auditable records for federal funding requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project accountant

federal construction

project accounting

accounts payable

owner billing

cost reporting

far

uniform guidance

cost accounting standards

washington dc

consigli construction

audit compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires experience with federally funded construction projects, Uniform Guidance, FAR, and Cost Accounting Standards.

About the employer

Consigli Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.