Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial setup activities, including creating assignment documentation and establishing billing structures that reflect contract terms.
• Monitor contract milestones and prepare client billings at the appropriate stages to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Review project revenue and expenses throughout the lifecycle of each job using percentage-of-completion accounting methods.
• Record and reconcile consultant, engineering, and vendor proposals and invoices to the correct projects and cost categories.
• Maintain detailed job cost data and track accruals to support compliance with applicable revenue recognition standards.
• Cook up payments to consultants and engineers after client funds are received, following agreed payment practices.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to verify the accuracy and consistency of financial information across multiple projects.
• Support ongoing financial oversight by identifying discrepancies, resolving billing issues, and keeping project accounting records up to date.

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of experience in project accounting, with preference for backgrounds in architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of project billing, contract-based invoicing, and job cost accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or project financial management systems.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed financial records with strong accuracy and organization.
• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is welcomed, though relevant industry experience is the primary priority.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Project billing
• Contract-based invoicing
• Job cost accounting principles
• Microsoft Excel
• Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision
• Financial record management
• Collaborative communication

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Lifetime disability insurance
• Life insurance

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD