Project Accountant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Robert Half

Project Accountant Opportunity

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial administration for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Project Accountant role works closely with project teams and client stakeholders to keep invoicing, documentation, and cost reporting accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms. The ideal Project Accountant candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, communicates effectively in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

As a Project Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and submit owner billings for active projects, ensuring invoices are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Review schedules of values and supporting documents to confirm each billing package meets contractual and project-specific requirements.
• Examine payment applications and lien waiver documentation for compliance before processing.
• Coordinate with internal project staff, consultants, and construction management partners to gather financial details and resolve billing questions.
• Communicate with client accounting contacts regarding payment timelines, submission expectations, and outstanding items.
• Support project cost tracking by entering invoices, maintaining contract records, and monitoring budget-related information within the reporting system.
• Assist with generating client invoices and related backup for owner-facing billing activities.
• Contribute to accounts receivable follow-up by helping track open balances and supporting collection efforts.
• Record time worked by project to ensure tasks and hours are allocated correctly.