Project Accountant

Aston Carter•Houston, TX

1d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes ownership of delivering high-quality financial information. This role involves collaborating with project managers and operations teams to track project costs accurately and maintain financial control at the project level. You will be responsible for preparing and processing project billing, supporting revenue recognition, maintaining and reconciling project accounts, and preparing job cost reports and WIP schedules. The position requires proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. You will also provide customer service to internal stakeholders and support finance leadership with project-related requests.

Requirements

Approximately 2 years of project accounting experience, preferably in construction or electrical contracting.
Experience with project billing, job cost reporting, and WIP schedules.
Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, or similar platforms.
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas.
High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with field and office teams.
Hands-on experience with accounting functions such as reconciliation, billing, accounts receivable, and data entry.
Familiarity with construction or contracting environments and related project accounting practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience in construction, electrical contracting, or similar project-based industries.
Experience using Viewpoint Vista specifically is a plus.
Strong customer service mindset when working with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to track project costs accurately and maintain financial control at the project level.
Prepare and process project billing in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring alignment with contract terms and project milestones.
Support revenue recognition activities by reviewing project progress, costs, and billing to ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
Maintain and reconcile project accounts, including accounts receivable related to project billing and collections.
Prepare and update job cost reports and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules to provide clear visibility into project performance and profitability.
Use ERP/accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, or similar platforms to enter, maintain, and analyze project financial data.
Perform regular reconciliations of project-related accounts to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Utilize Excel tools, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas, to analyze project financial data and support reporting needs.
Provide responsive and professional customer service to internal stakeholders, including field and office teams, by addressing project accounting inquiries and issues.
Support finance leadership with project-related reporting, analysis, and ad hoc requests as needed.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ownership, and accountability in all aspects of project accounting activities.