Project Accountant
About The Position
Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant for a fully onsite position at its Houston office near Bush Intercontinental Airport. The role is suited to recent graduates in accounting, finance, or business, as well as candidates with relevant experience. The Project Accountant works with project managers, operations teams, and accounting leadership to track project costs, process billing, analyze budgets, and support financial reporting in a fast-paced construction environment. The position offers hands-on training and mentorship, exposure to construction finance and operations, and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, project accounting, or related experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Internship experience in accounting, finance, construction, or a similar business environment.
- Exposure to accounting software or ERP systems through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
- Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based environments.
- Familiarity with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and basic financial reporting.
- Understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate project financial records, including cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
- Work with project managers and operations teams to understand project progress, budgets, and financial performance.
- Prepare and process project billing in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
- Support job cost reporting and preparation of work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.
- Reconcile project accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
- Assist with accounts receivable activities related to project billing and collections.
- Enter, maintain, and analyze project financial data in accounting and ERP systems.
- Use Excel to prepare reports, analyze project performance, and support decision-making.
- Respond to internal inquiries about project financial information and billing.
- Collaborate with office and field teams to maintain accurate project budgets and financial data.
- Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
