Project Accounting Analyst

Project Accounting Analyst – Little Rock, Arkansas

Annual salary range: $55,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Prepare and issue accurate, timely invoices based on project data, purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements in alignment with company policies and customer requirements.
• Collaborate regularly with Project Managers to ensure billable work is captured accurately, maintain WIP at appropriate levels, and meet billing milestones.
• Input and verify billing data in the ERP/accounting system, including quantities, pricing, tax codes, and customer details.
• Identify and investigate billing discrepancies, coordinate with PMs, Contracts, and Finance teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare and post ad hoc journal entries, billing adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure accurate project and customer account balances.
• Respond professionally to internal stakeholders or customer inquiries related to invoices, providing clear, timely information to support strong client relationships.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and partner with the AR team to support prompt collections and issue resolution.
• Generate and distribute regular and ad‑hoc reports on invoicing activity, project billing status, and outstanding balances.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 1–3 years of experience in project‑based billing, preferably in consulting, engineering, or environmental services.
• Knowledge of standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures; ability to apply these daily to ensure accurate and detailed reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) with a desire to learn and explore Workday functionalities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, analytical mindset, and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and with external clients.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Infrequent lifting to 25 pounds.
• Infrequent overhead lifting to 10 pounds.
• Bending, climbing, and stooping.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends (infrequently).
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Reading from a computer screen and/or paper copies.
• Handling a large volume of work and performing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.