Project Accountant

At JLG, we work together to empower the future of architecture and design, driving dynamic solutions that make lives better. We are employee owners, collectively invested in the success of our clients, communities, and each other. Our candidates bring a diverse background of talent, a spirit of collaboration, and an enduring desire to help others thrive.

About the role

The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial administration of projects across their full lifecycle. This role is the key financial representative for project teams, partnering closely with project managers to monitor budgets, manage billing, and maintain compliance with contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Management at project startup to capture project budgets, resource structures, cost codes, and related accounting setup requirements.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, including labor hours, expenses, utilization, and profitability, throughout project lifecycles to ensure accurate, timely reporting and budget adherence.
• Maintain detailed project financial documentation, including contracts and change orders, to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare regular project operating reports to communicate billing goals, revenue targets, and financial performance.
• Review and monitor project cost entry activity, including labor, expenses, and consultant costs to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor unbilled fees, work-in-progress, and accounts receivable balances.
• Manage the invoicing process for assigned projects, ensuring client invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contractual terms and project financial data.
• Support firmwide financial reporting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of an Associate’s degree and/or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and/or project management.
• Proficient understanding of general accounting principles and processes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Strong ability to maintain a high level of integrity, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficient understanding of financial data analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in ERP systems, Unanet preferred.
• Project-based accounting or billing experience preferred.
• Prior Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) industry experience preferred.