Project Accountant

Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville • Houston, TX

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About The Position

PGAL is an international design firm specializing in architecture, interior architecture, engineering and planning for a diverse group of public and private sector clients. Our culture is energetic, collaborative and open, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types. PGAL is an ideal place to build a career and develop skills in design, project delivery, entrepreneurship, leadership and life. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Accountant to support monthly billing operations and project financial administration. This production-level position is focused on executing monthly invoicing, interpreting contract terms, and ensuring accurate project setup and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of the A/E industry billing cycle, proficiency in Deltek systems, and the ability to interpret complex contract language.

Requirements

• High school d iploma required; post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting or billing within an architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) environment.
• Strong understanding of project billing methodologies, contract compliance, and industry-standard invoice practices
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint / Vision required
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines across multiple active projects, and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable interacting with internal teams and external clients professionally
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FAR and other federal contract compliance preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete monthly invoicing cycle, ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and submitted timely in accordance with contract billing terms and schedules
• Review and interpret client contracts to establish billing methods (Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Cost Plus), invoicing frequency, reimbursable expenses, and documentation requirements inclusive of Pay Applications, Waivers and MWBE reports
• Set up new projects in the financial system based on client contract terms, incorporating the appropriate phase/task structure, billing parameters, and insurance obligations
• Coordinate with project managers to validate project data, fee information, and milestones for accurate and timely billing
• Submit invoices via client-specific portals or through other electronic submission formats
• Track and reconcile project-level financial data, including prior billing, contract value, and remaining fee balances
• Monitor accounts receivable by following up on outstanding invoices and maintaining billing logs
• Ensure client and subconsultant certificate of insurance compliance is up to date and properly filed
• Prepare and submit reporting for MWBE, city, state, and local agency contracts as required
• Review subconsultant invoices and ensure required documentation is complete and compliant

Benefits

• PGAL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and profit sharing.
• We also offer paid leave inclusive of holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees