Project Accountant

• Responsible for invoicing in compliance with corporate policies and procedures

• Maintain contract information, including accurate files of client and subcontractor agreements

• Work closely with Project Managers and Principals in preparing project budgets and pertinent contract information

• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint accounting software

• Track monthly invoices, additional service requests, and change orders with Project Managers

• Visit other offices on occasion as required by project tracking activities

• Assist Project Managers and Corporate Leadership with account collections, receivables, and payables

• Collaborate with clients’ and subcontractors’ accounting departments

• Perform other accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable and unit entry

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• 3+ years accounting experience, Architecture or Engineering preferred
• Construction or professional service firms experience will be considered
• Proficiency with accounting software packages, Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and be deadline driven
• Detail-oriented problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in invoicing, contract management, and project budgeting within the accounting domain, particularly in construction or professional service firms. Proficient in using Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Excel for financial tracking and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Degree
• 3+ Years Accounting Experience
• Deltek Vantagepoint Proficiency
• Accounts Payable Management
• Strong Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Invoicing
• Contract Management
• Project Budgeting
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting
• Detail-Oriented Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Deadline Driven
• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• Construction Accounting
• Professional Services
• Architecture
• Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word