Project Accountant

Robert Half is hiring a full-time Project Accountant in New Berlin, Wisconsin — a hands-on finance role for a detail-driven professional who keeps complex projects fiscally sound from kickoff to close.

About the Role

As a Project Accountant with Robert Half in New Berlin, you will serve as the financial backbone for active projects and business units. Partnering closely with project management, operations, and finance leadership, you'll deliver clear, accurate, and compliant reporting that keeps stakeholders informed and decisions grounded in reliable numbers. This is an on-site, full-time position ideal for someone who thrives on accountability, precision, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end financial oversight across a portfolio of projects and business units.
• Prepare and review financial reports with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Support project managers and operations teams with budget tracking, cost analysis, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to surface insights and strengthen financial controls.
• Monitor project performance against financial expectations and flag variances early.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation throughout each project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or a related finance function.
• Strong command of financial reporting standards and compliance practices.
• Sharp analytical skills with a consistent eye for accuracy and detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to project, operations, and leadership teams.
• Comfort managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Availability to work on-site in New Berlin, Wisconsin (this role is not remote).

About Robert Half

Robert Half connects talented professionals with organizations that value their expertise. By placing a Project Accountant in this New Berlin opportunity, the team helps skilled finance professionals advance their careers while supporting employers that depend on disciplined, dependable financial management.

How to Apply

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