Project Accountant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Project Accountant for an established engineering services organization located in Northwest Austin.

The Project Accountant will manage the cost and revenue activities of assigned field projects, ensuring accurate financial records, contract compliance, and timely client invoicing. This role will collaborate with field managers and internal stakeholders to track project expenses, reconcile financial activity, and prepare reports that support business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing project accounting responsibilities with accounts payable activities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $20–$24 per hour + quarterly bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement Planning: Participate in a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid time off to support work-life balance and personal needs.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote per week.

• Manage financial activity for assigned projects, including payroll, expense reports, supply and material purchases, and project cost tracking.
• Maintain project setup and ensure contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including monitoring scope changes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly client invoices while coordinating with field managers to obtain necessary employee assignment details and customer documentation.
• Reconcile project financial activity with general ledger postings, including accounts receivable and unbilled revenue.
• Maintain project purchase orders and process vendor invoices to support accurate expense tracking and timely accounts payable processing.
• Prepare financial reports and performance metrics to support management oversight and decision-making.

• 2+ years accounting-related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet recurring deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with field managers and internal stakeholders.

This full-time, hourly position offers $20–$24 per hour + quarterly bonuses. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with four days onsite and one day remote per week.