Description

At Compu Dynamics, we dont just build infrastructurewe create the backbone of the digital future. As North Americas premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the worlds most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Project Accountant

(Cost-Plus / GNP Mission Critical & Hyperscale Data Center Projects)

Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Accounting Manager / Director of Accounting / Controller
Department: Accounting / Finance
Location: Chantilly, VA (supports multiple remote project sites)
Position Type: Full Time

Summary

The Project Accountant supports the financial management of large-scale construction projects operating under Cost-Plus and GMP contract structures, with primary responsibility for accurate job cost accounting, cost control, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with Project Management and Operations to ensure all project costs are properly captured, coded, reconciled, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.

The position is focused on disciplined cost tracking, WIP reporting, and billing support for complex, high-dollar mission-critical projects, with an emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and compliance with contract and accounting requirements.

Essential Functions

Job Cost Accounting

• Maintain accurate job cost records for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs
• Ensure all costs are properly coded to jobs, cost codes, phases, and cost types in the ERP system
• Reconcile job cost detail to the general ledger and resolve posting discrepancies
• Review and validate cost allocations, accruals, and cost transfers
• Support month-end close activities related to project cost and WIP

Cost Control & Forecast Support

• Track actual costs against project budgets and GMP / not-to-exceed limits
• Assist with forecast-to-complete updates and variance analysis
• Identify cost overruns, unposted commitments, and potential exposure items
• Support change order cost tracking and budget revisions

Owner Billing & WIP

• Prepare cost-plus owner billings with supporting documentation
• Reconcile billed vs. incurred costs and track retainage
• Assist with WIP schedules and revenue recognition support
• Ensure billing and cost data align between ERP and project management systems

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain organized, audit-ready project cost files
• Support data integrity between ERP (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Intacct, NetSuite, Acumatica) and Procore or similar systems
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to project costs

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project accounting or job cost accounting
• Strong understanding of job cost structures, WIP, and cost-plus billing
• Experience with construction ERP systems and cost modules
• Solid Excel skills for reconciliations, cost analysis, and schedules
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation discipline
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cost-Plus or GMP contracts
• Exposure to large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
• Experience using Procore or similar project management platforms

Key Competencies

• Job cost accuracy and reconciliation
• Cost control and variance analysis
• WIP and billing support
• Strong documentation and audit readiness
• Cross-functional communication with operations

Career Path

This role is designed as a development position within the Project Accounting group, with growth into Senior Project Accountant as project complexity, cost ownership, and financial leadership responsibilities increase.

Compu Dynamics Pay Range$75,000—$95,000 USD  Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna. 401(k) Retirement Plan automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities. Employer-Paid Life Insurance coverage equal to 1x your salary. Short-Term Disability (STD) fully paid by Compu Dynamics. Voluntary Benefits including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment. Paid Holidays 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday. Birthday Time Off 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month. Paid Parental Leave 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA. Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 40 hours annually for community service. Boot Reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from your first day. Tool Reimbursement $250 annually, available after 60 days. Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  

Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

 

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