Project Accountant

Job Summary The Project Accountant is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, serving as a liaison between accounting, project services, and project management teams. This role is responsible for managing project invoicing, billing, project setup, accounts receivable support, and related financial activities for a portfolio of projects. The position supports labor, reimbursable expense, and time-and-material billing, including domestic and international project activity, and assists with project financial reporting, revenue recognition, and operational support. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and experienced in project-based accounting within the architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or detail oriented services environment.
Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of client invoicing for an assigned portfolio of projects and project managers Process billing for labor, reimbursable expenses, and time-and-material contracts Review billing data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure invoices align with contract terms Collaborate with project managers and clients to confirm invoicing requirements and maintain alignment across accounts Support accounts receivable activities, including billing follow-up, past-due collections, and resolution of client invoice inquiries Complete supporting billing documentation such as lien waivers, payment applications, schedules of values, and related items to facilitate payment Set up new projects in the ERP system and review project setup to ensure alignment with contract details Maintain project data integrity in the ERP system, including project structure, cost tracking, and revenue methods Assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition processes and understand the impact of project financial inputs on revenue recognition Review timesheets and payroll allocations to verify labor is charged to the correct projects Support domestic and international stakeholders across multiple offices, including multicurrency billing activity Generate, analyze, and maintain reports using Excel Assist with annual audit support related to project documentation and financial records Provide ad hoc support to leadership and cross-functional teams as needed

Qualifications:

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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