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Project Accountant

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
May 29, 2026
Project Accountant Newport News, VA Pay : $29.50 per hour 26-05347 Job Summary The Project Accountant supports real estate capital projects by managing financial tracking, vendor coordination, reconciliations, and project closeout activities. This role works closely with project management, accounting, real estate teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely financial execution across multiple active projects. This is a short-term assignment with the potential for extension based on business needs. Job Responsibilities Support financial processes for real estate capital projects Coordinate procurement activities and purchase order management Submit, track, and reconcile project invoices and account balances Assist with vendor setup, onboarding, and payment coordination Investigate and resolve outstanding or past-due financial items Coordinate utility setup for new and relocated project sites Track and reconcile landlord contributions, including tenant improvement allowances and reimbursements Support project closeout activities, including clearing remaining purchase order balances Review and validate CAM reconciliations received from landlords Partner with project management, accounting, real estate teams, and vendors to ensure accurate financial reporting and execution Maintain accurate project financial documentation and records Job Requirements 3-5 years of accounting experience required Intermediate Excel skills with 3-4 years of hands-on experience Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience with financial and project management systems preferred, including Oracle, Lucernex, CoStar, or Procore Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with capital expenditures and capital project accounting CAM reconciliation experience Background in real estate, construction, or capital project accounting preferred Work Environment Primarily onsite role Flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week Short-term assignment with potential extension based on business needs About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options Future Communication Consent By applying, you are providing consent for Equiliem to engage with you via phone calls, AI-generated calls, AI-generated text messages, standard text messages, and/or emails to share job opportunities. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, information obtained will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance. EEO Employer Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or (732) 238-6050.