Project Accountant

Aston Carter•Berwyn, IL

10d•$28 - $36•Remote

About The Position

The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project accounting system in accordance with contract terms and corporate guidelines. This role manages invoicing processes, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets, and supports subconsultant invoice payments. The Project Accountant executes project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations, and provides detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries. They serve as a liaison during audits, analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software. As a subject matter expert, they offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT. The skills required for this position must be adaptable across various clients and project types.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
1+ years of project billing experience within an engineering or architectural company with revenue over $75 million
1+ years of experience creating invoices for multi-million dollar projects
1+ years of change orders experience
1+ years of experience working with project managers to track deadlines and milestones
Proficient within Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or BST
Excel - Pivot tables, Vlookups, Sumif's, Index Match

Responsibilities

Ensuring accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project accounting system.
Managing invoicing processes, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets.
Supporting subconsultant invoice payments.
Executing project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations.
Providing detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries.
Serving as a liaison during audits.
Analyzing work-in-process and accounts receivable.
Contributing to the implementation and testing of new departmental software.
Offering guidance to peers and assisting with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT.