Project Accountant

Build Your Career in Project Accounting

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Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, highly respected professional services firm specializing in structural engineering and consulting for complex, high-profile projects. With a collaborative team and a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, cultural, healthcare, residential, and other major projects, they offer an opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation and meaningful work.

Why join us?

Work on high-profile, complex projects
Join an established and respected firm
Collaborative, professional team environment
Opportunity to grow your project accounting expertise
Exposure to project managers and clients
Strong benefits package
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization

Job Details

The Project Accountant will play an important role in managing project billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and related accounting activities. This position works closely with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely billing while maintaining organized and accurate project records.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and maintain projects within Deltek Vantagepoint
Prepare and process a high volume of client invoices
Work with project managers and clients on billing requests, proposals, contracts, and fee reviews
Review and process employee expense reports
Review and process subconsultant invoices
Ensure all billable items are accurately recorded and billed
Submit invoices to clients and maintain supporting documentation
Research and resolve billing discrepancies
Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
Review and issue lien waivers, purchase orders, and related documentation
Maintain organized electronic accounting records
Respond to client and internal accounting inquiries
Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of accounting and/or billing experience
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Experience with project accounting, billing, or expense reporting preferred
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision is required
Professional services, construction, or engineering accounting experience is a plus

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