Project Accountant

Colliers Engineering & Design • Shavano Park, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Accountant works closely with project managers to ensure clients are invoiced accurately and on time. The role involves setting up and reviewing projects in accounting software, checking that project setup meets client invoicing and contract requirements, preparing and submitting invoices, and producing requested reports. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the San Antonio, Texas office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or an associate degree with relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Prior experience with BST or similar accounting software.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and instructions.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2+ years of project billing experience preferred.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and tasks in the accounting software.
• Verify that projects set up in BST comply with their contracts.
• Prepare draft invoices for project managers and collaborate with them on required changes.
• Handle contract billing that may use time and material, cost plus fixed fee, lump sum, or fixed unit terms.
• Monitor and match expenses charged to projects with labor charges.
• Finalize and submit client invoices, including preparing additional spreadsheets or forms and assembling expense backup when needed.
• Provide project managers with requested reports to help them manage project financial health; more complex requests may be handled by a more senior staff member.
• Assist the collections department and project managers with revising invoices or providing clients with additional information needed for payment.
• Digitally file invoices and supporting documentation.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked over 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level