Project Accountant

Are you the kind of project accountant who likes to take ownership, bring clarity to the numbers, and help a business run more effectively?

Do you enjoy being close to the work, not just reporting on it?

Why this role stands out

This isn’t a back-office accounting role where you’re disconnected from the business.

At Blue Trident, you’ll be right in the middle of it.

You’ll work closely with leadership and project teams, helping ensure projects stay financially on track while bringing consistency and clarity to day-to-day accounting operations.

Even more importantly, you’ll step into a role where you can:

• Take ownership of core accounting functions and make an immediate impact
• Work directly with project managers to support job cost tracking and financial visibility
• Bring structure and consistency to processes that are ready to be improved
• Free up leadership time by owning the details and execution

This is a role for someone who wants to make an impact.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day accounting while supporting project-level financial performance:

Core Accounting Execution

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices, client billing, and payment tracking
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations
• Support month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial data

Project & Job Cost Accounting

• Set up and manage project financials within Unanet
• Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Support project managers with budget visibility and financial performance
• Assist with WIP reporting and project-level financial reviews

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize Unanet ERP for financial tracking and reporting
• Identify inefficiencies and help improve accounting workflows
• Support efforts to standardize processes and improve consistency

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records for audit and compliance purposes
• Support documentation for federal contracts and reporting requirements
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies

Collaboration & Business Support

• Partner with leadership and project teams to ensure financial accuracy
• Support budgeting discussions and financial planning
• Provide insight into potential risks and areas for improvement

What makes someone successful in this role

You’re someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through
• Enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment
• Understands how accounting connects to real business decisions
• Can balance detail and big picture
• Likes building structure where things aren’t fully defined yet

What you bring

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based accounting (strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of job cost accounting and project financials
• Experience working in an ERP system (Unanet or similar is a plus)
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
• CPA, CMA, CCIFP, or similar certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

What you’ll get in return

• A role where your work has immediate, visible impact
• Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence how things are done
• The opportunity to own and improve processes, not just follow them
• A growing company where your contributions matter

Details

• Location: Flexible / hybrid (based on candidate)
• Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience

 you at your best when you can take ownership, bring order to the details, and help teams actually understand their numbers?

If you that sounds like you, this could be a really good fit.