Project Accountant

Aston Carter•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant manages the full financial lifecycle of projects, from initial setup and billing through reporting and month-end close. This role partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to ensure accurate job costing, timely billing, and clear visibility into project performance. It offers high visibility, the opportunity to grow within a project-based accounting team, and exposure to end-to-end project financials in a stable, long-term environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated ability to interpret contract terms and apply them to billing and project accounting.
Ability to analyze project financial data and present insights to stakeholders.
Interest in growing within a project-based accounting team and taking on broader responsibilities over time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Deltek, NetSuite, or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage project billing in accordance with contract terms, including time and materials, fixed fee, and cost-plus arrangements.
Set up new projects, budgets, and rate tables in the accounting system.
Track and reconcile job costs, labor, expenses, and revenue for multiple projects.
Coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable on invoice processing, collections, and cash application.
Prepare and distribute monthly project financial reports, including work-in-progress (WIP), unbilled amounts, and profitability analysis.
Monitor contract compliance, change orders, and budget variances, and escalate issues as needed.
Support month-end close activities related to projects, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Assist Project Managers with financial questions, project forecasting, and audit requests.
Maintain accurate project documentation and financial records in accordance with internal policies.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve project accounting processes and reporting.