Project Accountant

Overview

A globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Project Accountant to join their Shared Services Finance team. The organization supports projects of varying size and complexity across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, focusing on innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with contract documents, change orders, contract modifications, approvals, and additional services related to project accounting and billing.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to address overdue Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivables.
• Understand and interpret project contracts and billing terms.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings.
• Prepare and/or review Project Setup Modification Forms (PSUMF) to ensure project budgets and revenue recognition comply with company policy and FASB ASC 606.
• Train Project Accounting Assistants/Billers on Deltek Vision project billing terms, setup, and other project accounting functions.
• Set up, review, and approve new project and billing term setups entered by billing/support staff; prepare or review first draft invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare or review final invoice packages, including draft and final invoices with all applicable backup, for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Communicate monthly project variances and resolve issues with Project Managers.
• Prepare Subconsultant Account Payable forms and review all sub-consultant invoices for proper coding and approval as prepared by PAI/PAA/biller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3+ years of project cost accounting experience.
• Experience in the Architecture/Engineering consulting industry is highly desired.
• Proven experience managing medium to large scale projects with changing scope, timelines, and consultants.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision software is a plus.
• Prevailing Wage knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Excellent 360-degree communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Client-focused with a commitment to providing the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation and ethical practices.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating in diverse and inclusive teams toward technical excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• Extensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Additional Information

Candidates with military service backgrounds, including Veterans, Guardsmen, Reservists, Military Spouses, or those transitioning to civilian life, are encouraged to apply.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment as protected by applicable laws. Diversity and inclusion are valued, and compliance with all local health authority, legal, or lawful client requirements is mandatory.

Location

Positions are available across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.