Project Accountant

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Accountant II to support a growing engineering and professional services team. This individual will play a key role in project financial management, client invoicing, budgeting, collections support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Generate and submit client invoices according to project contracts, codes, and fee schedules

+ Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance

+ Support collections efforts and communicate with Project Managers regarding outstanding balances

+ Maintain project contract documentation, fee schedules, and budget entries

+ Assist with accounts payable coding and processing

+ Provide backup support for timesheet management and expense reporting

+ Coordinate project accounting activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements

+ Analyze project financial data and provide timely reporting

+ Partner with Project Managers to resolve financial and billing issues

+ Mentor junior Project Accountants as needed

Required Qualifications

+ Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Minimum of 5 years of accounting or project accounting experience

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Experience with client invoicing and project accounting processes

+ Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)

+ Strong Microsoft Excel skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Ability to handle confidential information professionally

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

+ Experience supporting engineering, construction, architecture, or professional services organizations

+ Experience partnering directly with Project Managers on project financial performance

Performance Expectations

+ Independently manage client invoicing, collections tracking, and project budgeting

+ Maintain accurate contract documentation and financial records

+ Support multiple project teams while ensuring accuracy and timeliness

+ Help keep projects on schedule and within budget

+ Provide outstanding internal customer service to Project Managers and stakeholders

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/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 fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal…