Synergy Search is partnering with a growing, well-capitalized technology company serving enterprise and public sector customers. The business supports complex, project-based work and is investing in its accounting function to keep pace with that growth. This role owns project cost accounting and financial analysis, working closely with finance, program, and operations teams to keep costs, forecasts, billing, and reporting aligned and explainable. It's an individual contributor role with real autonomy, limited day-to-day direction, and direct exposure to leadership.

Responsibilities

Maintain project cost accounting structures and related financial data in line with company policy
Review labor, material, subcontract, and other project charges for accuracy and proper classification
Reconcile project ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other close activities with clear supporting documentation
Develop and maintain estimates at completion and estimates to complete, incorporating actual costs, commitments, and forecast assumptions
Analyze cost trends against budget and flag unfavorable movement early
Support milestone-based billing and revenue recognition under US GAAP
Prepare recurring financial reporting on cost, margin, billing, and risk for leadership
Support internal and external audits, tracing figures to source records
Identify opportunities to standardize and improve close processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
At least 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or related financial analysis
Experience with government contracting or project-based cost accounting
Direct experience owning the ASC 606 / revenue recognition process
Working knowledge of US GAAP and cost-to-completion methodologies
Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience required
Comfortable working independently with limited oversight

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