Project Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who understands project-based accounting within architecture, engineering, construction, or a similar environment. In this role, you will oversee billing, cost tracking, invoice preparation, and vendor-related financial activity while helping maintain accurate project records.

Responsibilities:

- Establish project financial records and organize billing timelines based on contract terms and project milestones.

- Monitor project performance by tracking revenue, expenses, and progress using percentage-of-completion accounting methods.

- Prepare, review, and submit client invoices with accuracy and according to agreed billing schedules.

- Evaluate and record consultant, engineering, and vendor proposals and invoices under the correct project accounts.

- Maintain detailed job cost information and manage accruals to support compliant revenue recognition practices.

Requirements

- 3 to 10 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within architecture, engineering, construction, or a closely related industry.

- Working knowledge of project billing, contract-based invoicing, and job cost accounting.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or project financial software.

- Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision is strongly preferred.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is helpful, though relevant industry experience preferred

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