Project Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Saratoga
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to oversee the financial aspects of large-scale capital projects in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the success of major infrastructure initiatives. Responsibilities: • Manage the financial accounting lifecycle of large capital projects, from initiation to completion. • Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasts to identify variances. • Prepare detailed monthly cost reports and financial summaries for internal stakeholders. • Ensure proper classification of capital versus expense items in alignment with accounting standards and company policies. • Review and process invoices from contractors and vendors with accuracy and timeliness. • Support billing processes, including progress billing, milestone billing, and cost-plus invoicing. • Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress, retainage, and project accruals. • Collaborate on cash flow projections and funding requirements to support project operations. • Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and implement cost-control measures. • Provide documentation and insights for audits, ensuring compliance with contracts, internal controls, and regulatory standards. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, ideally within large-scale capital or infrastructure projects. • Proficiency in project cost controls and capital project accounting practices. • Familiarity with accounting systems such as Procore, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. • Advanced skills in Excel with strong analytical capabilities. • Experience in industries such as energy, utilities, renewables, construction, or engineering is highly desirable. • Certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus. • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Keywords: Robert Half, South San Francisco , Project Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Saratoga, California