Project Accountant

Aston Carter • Westerville, OH

10d • $28 - $36 • Remote

About The Position

The Project Accountant ensures accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and entering data into the project accounting system according to contract terms and corporate guidelines. The role manages invoicing, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets, and supports subconsultant invoice payments. It also carries out project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations, and provides analysis and research in response to internal and external client inquiries. The Project Accountant serves as a liaison during audits, analyzes work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contributes to implementing and testing departmental software. As a subject matter expert, the role guides peers and assists with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT. Required skills must be adaptable across different clients and project types.

This is a contract-to-hire position based in Columbus, Ohio, and described as fully remote. The stated pay range is $28.00–$36.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The position is anticipated to close on November 8, 2026.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.
• At least 1 year of project billing experience within an engineering or architectural company with revenue over $75 million.
• At least 1 year of experience creating invoices for multi-million-dollar projects.
• At least 1 year of change orders experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with project managers to track deadlines and milestones.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or BST.
• Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and INDEX/MATCH.
• Ability to adapt skills across various clients and project types.

Responsibilities

• Review client contract documentation and enter project data into the project accounting system in accordance with contract terms and corporate guidelines.
• Create, revise, post, and archive invoice packets.
• Support payments of subconsultant invoices.
• Perform project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations.
• Analyze and research issues to respond to internal and external client inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison during audits.
• Analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable.
• Contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software.
• Guide peers as a subject matter expert.
• Assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms).
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms).
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree