Energy And Utility Project Accountant

(Job Description)

A reputable electric and gas utility company, headquartered in Bellevue, WA, is currently hiring for a Project Accountant. This role will support the company's new team focused on acquiring and developing utility-scale projects. The accountant will alleviate workload from an overextended analyst by managing accounting tasks, budget submissions, and consultant payments. This position is critical for ensuring accurate financial tracking and timely processing within a growing team.

Pay - $49/hr.

- $51/hr.

Location - Bellevue, WA (100% Onsite)

Schedule - Standard Morning Shift Monday - Friday (50% in-office, 50% remote)

Contract Duration - 6 Month Contract To Start (Potential for contract extension or conversion to full-time)

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(Summary of

Key Responsibilities )

+ Tracking, validating, and reconciling all invoices and ensuring they are captured in Ariba, are paid, and then flow through the actuals.

+ Ensuring WSB, orders are correctly set up, coordinating with property accounting on journaling all prior costs correctly

+ Updating budgets and forecasts, and responding to monthly reporting in BPC and variance explanation requests to FP&A

+ Reconciling actual spend with EMC approvals, contracted activities and amounts, forecasts, and updating forecasts for future periods.

+ Booking accruals for activities performed but not yet invoiced and/or paid.

(Qualification Requirements)

+ 3-5 years of Accounting experience with a strong foundation in accounting principles.

+ Experience in any of the following industries - Energy, Utility, Property Development, Commercial Development.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar (high consideration for CPA).

+ SAP (SAP Ariba preferred).

+ Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas).

+ Familiarity with non-PO invoice processing.

+ High level of accuracy and diligence in handling financial data.

+ Ability to track down information and resolve discrepancies independently.

+ Reliable and consistent in managing sensitive financial information.

+ Must be comfortable submitting to a drug test (including testing for THC) upon offer.

(Employee Value Proposition)

+ Strong potential for long-term engagement.

+ Direct contribution to strategic energy initiatives and financial accuracy.

+ Hybrid work schedule offering work-life balance.

+ Opportunity to join a high-growth team driving utility-scale projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.00 - $51.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bellevue,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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