Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. Chen Moore's areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. Chen Moore prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession.

Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. Chen Moore promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. Chen Moore promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

Chen Moore's headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Pensacola, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. Chen Moore currently employs over one hundred and seventy (180) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

Chen Moore is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support the financial success of our civil engineering projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers (PMs) to oversee project setup, budgeting, billing, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate thrives in a project-based environment and plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information that drives profitability, cash flow, and informed business decisions.

Project Financial Management

• Set up new projects in the ERP system, including contract values, billing terms, revenue methods, and budgets
• Monitor project performance, including labor, expenses, consultant costs, and profitability
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and earned revenue
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate budgets and forecasts
• Ensure proper project coding and cost allocation

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare and process client invoices (time & materials, lump sum, and unit-based billing)
• Manage progress billing and percentage-of-completion calculations
• Review unbilled labor, expenses, and WIP to ensure timely invoicing
• Apply appropriate revenue recognition methods (WIP-based, percent complete, milestone-based)
• Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and client requirements
• Support retainage tracking and billing

Accounts Receivable Support

• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections
• Review aging reports and escalate issues when necessary
• Partner with Project Managers to support collection strategies

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in a project-based accounting environment
• Experience in civil engineering, architecture, or professional services preferred
• Strong understanding of:
• Project accounting principles
• Billing methods (percent complete, time & expense, not-to-exceed, etc.)
• Job costing and budgeting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Chen Moore is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture.

We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal "Search for Excellence." We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of Chen Moore are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction.

In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high…