How much does a Project Accountant I make in California? The average Project Accountant I salary in California is $70,616 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,865 and $81,371. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Project Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary $55,807 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary $62,865 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary $70,616 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary $81,371 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary $91,163 CA March 26, 2024
25% $62,865 10% $55,807 90% $91,163 75% $81,371 $70,616 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Project Accountant I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

2.

Deltek: Deltek software helps accounting firms automate project and financial accounting, centralize budgeting and planning and streamline processes — all with the goal of driving profits and maintaining compliance.

3.

Construction Accounting: A form of project accounting applied to construction projects. Construction accounting is a vitally necessary form of accounting, especially when multiple contracts come into play.

Analysis 4.11%
Deltek 1.61%
Construction Accounting 1.06%
Others 93.22%

Job Description for Project Accountant I

Project Accountant I supports projects with overall accounting and financial activities to measure and monitor project financial performance. Creates and maintains project level accounts. Being a Project Accountant I completes all postings, allocations, accruals and payments for the project. Prepares and distributes monthly reports on project status including budget and forecasting for project reviews. Additionally, Project Accountant I coordinates with project team to reflect changes in project scope or timeline. Prepares final project close out. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Project Accountant I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Project Accountant I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $67,479 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $68,439 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $70,872 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $67,351 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $65,622 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $69,848 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $67,671 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $63,766 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $78,107 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $77,915 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Project Accountant I

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For Project Accountant I, the upper level is Project Accountant II and then progresses to Project Accounting Manager.

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