Project Accountant

Global Infrastructure•Houston, TX

10h•Remote

About The Position

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with over 70 years of experience, specializing in planning and development services for airports and other aviation clients across all seven continents. The firm is seeking a Project Accountant responsible for the end-to-end financial management, billing, administrative coordination, and compliance support for assigned projects. This role involves close collaboration with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate client billing, effective budget tracking, reliable forecasting, and timely month-end close activities. The Project Accountant will also handle project setup and ongoing administration, oversee contract and subcontractor compliance, review expenses and invoices, and resolve variances while adhering to contractual terms, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position contributes to financial reporting, audits, and ad hoc analysis to support informed project and leadership decision-making. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

Two‑year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of professional experience in project cost accounting or project financial administration
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Client‑focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and thoughtful solutions
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and roles
Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical, fair, and responsible business practices
A collaborative team player who values working in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment and contributes to shared success

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is highly preferred
Experience with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Project Managers to support contract documents, change orders, amendments, approvals, and additional services related to project accounting and billing
Maintain contract management fees and ensure accuracy of project financial records
Set up and maintain project profiles and administrative data within Deltek Vision
Monitor and interpret company financial metrics and assess overall project health
Participate in project kick‑off meetings to support financial and administrative readiness
Train, guide, and support Project Assistants, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development
Review project Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable monthly to support timely billing and collections
Provide ongoing administrative coordination and follow‑up to ensure compliance with internal processes and contractual requirements
Collaborate with Corporate Finance and the Project Accounting team on reporting, audits, close activities, and special initiatives as needed