Project Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Project Accountant who will partner with project managers to ensure clients are invoiced accurately and on time. The position involves setting up new projects in accounting software, confirming project setup aligns with client invoicing and contractual requirements, preparing and submitting invoices, and producing straightforward reports when requested.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and tasks in accounting software.
• Verify project setups are in compliance with the contract.
• Prepare draft invoices for Project Managers and collaborate to make required changes.
• Support contract billing structures including time & material, cost plus fixed fee, lump sum, and fixed unit terms.
• Monitor and match expenses charged to projects with related labor charges.
• Finalize and submit invoices to clients, which may require preparing additional spreadsheets and forms and/or assembling expense backup.
• Provide requested reports to Project Managers to support financial management of projects (requests beyond this role’s capability will be handled by more senior staff).
• Assist the collections department and Project Managers as needed to revise invoices or provide additional information to clients for payment.
• Digitally file invoices and supporting documentation.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance.
• Associate’s Degree + relevant experience.
• 0–2+ years experience in project billing preferred.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Prior experience with BST or similar accounting software.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $22.88 to $30.38 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
• Career advancement support and reimbursement for education
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.