Job Description - Project Accountant


PROJECT ACCOUNTANT


 

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us? 

 

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of projects from initiation through closeout. This role ensures accurate project costing, budgeting, billing, and financial reporting while supporting project managers and stakeholders with timely financial insights to drive successful project outcomes.

 

Key Activities


  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure financial objectives are met

  • Monitor project costs, labor, materials, and expenses; investigate and resolve variances

  • Prepare and process project billing, including progress billings, milestone billing, and cost-plus billing

  • Review contracts to ensure compliance with financial and accounting requirements

  • Track revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS)

  • Prepare project-related financial reports, including margin analysis and profitability tracking

  • Collaborate with project managers to provide financial guidance and identify risks and opportunities

  • Ensure timely and accurate project closeout, including final billing and cost reconciliation

  • Support audits by providing project documentation and responding to inquiries

  • Improve and maintain project accounting systems, controls, and processes


Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in project-based environments (construction, engineering, IT, consulting, or manufacturing)

  • Strong understanding of project accounting, cost controls, and revenue recognition

  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek, or similar)

  • Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills​


Benefits

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:


  • Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)

  • Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans

  • 401(k) with employer match after 90 days

  • Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)

  • Paid training / Career development

  • Tuition and training reimbursement

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Company-paid life and disability insurance

  • Referral bonus program

  • Onsite cafeteria with discounted meals


 



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