Senior Project Accountant

Staff Accountant

About the Company

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC is a leading provider of fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, proudly serving the Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast regions for more than 45 years. Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, Guardian operates 23 offices across 8 states and supports more than 90,000 customers across a wide range of industries. Guardian delivers comprehensive, end‑to‑end service across the fire, life safety and security industries. Our capabilities include fire sprinklers, fire alarms and monitoring, fire pumps, extinguishers, special hazards systems, marine fire protection, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV. Our continued growth is fueled by deep technical expertise, trusted customer relationships, strong business performance, and a disciplined acquisition strategy that ensures consistent quality and service across all locations.

Our People & Culture

At Guardian and our affiliated companies, our people are the foundation of our success. We're committed to hiring and developing talented, passionate professionals who share our mission to protect lives and property. As we continue to grow, we offer meaningful career opportunities within a dynamic organization focusing on customer service, technical expertise, collaboration and long-term success.

Learn more at www.GuardianFireProtection.com

About the Opportunity

The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for overseeing project financials, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and partnering with project managers to monitor project performance and profitability through Work in Process (WIP) schedules. A strong background in accounting and project management is essential, as well as advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data effectively. Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment.

Job Duties

• Maintain and reconcile WIP schedules, including tracking project costs, billings, and revenue recognition.
• Analyze project financial performance, including budget vs. actuals and forecast updates.
• Prepare and review monthly project financial reports for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (e.g., percentage of completion, cost-to-cost methods).
• Collaborate with project managers to review project status, cost overruns, and billing accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review contracts and change orders to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare American Institute of Architects (AIA) billings for customers that require this format.
• Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations for project-related balances.
• Roll out processes to existing and acquired entities.
• Identify process improvements related to project accounting and WIP reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting or construction/accounting environment.
• Proven experience preparing and maintaining WIP schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, and macros preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

• This is a salaried position based on experience. Pay is negotiable.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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