Project Accountant

Pennoni • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Pennoni is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial administration of multiple projects and work closely with project managers and the billing team. The role manages project setup, contract analysis, billing, revenue recognition, project maintenance, and closeout, while helping ensure accurate and timely invoicing for private-sector and government clients. The ideal candidate is experienced, highly organized, able to independently manage competing priorities, and effective at communicating with employees at multiple levels of the organization.

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded six decades ago. The company works on engineering challenges ranging from land development to energy management, helping communities and private-sector clients integrate technological and “smart” solutions into the landscape and contribute to resilient and sustainable planning. Pennoni describes itself as an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm and emphasizes a workplace where employees trust the people they work for, enjoy their colleagues, and take pride in their work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, contract compliance, or a closely related function.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, or client billing requirements simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable project-based financial management system.
• Experience supporting FAR-audited, government, or Department of Transportation projects.
• Project accounting or billing experience in an engineering, architecture, construction, professional services, or government-contracting environment.
• Experience with contract compliance or complex client billing requirements.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project accounting lifecycle for multiple projects and project managers, including project opening, contract analysis, system setup, billing, ongoing maintenance, revenue recognition, and project closeout.
• Prepare accurate and timely invoices for private-sector and government clients in alignment with client contracts and applicable requirements.
• Maintain project financial information and support project accounting activities in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Support compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements for FAR-audited and government-funded projects, including Department of Transportation projects.
• Partner with project managers and the billing team manager to review project financials, resolve billing issues, and obtain information needed to complete invoices.
• Prioritize assignments across multiple projects while meeting established billing deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, division managers, regional leaders, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support continued development and improvement of project accounting and billing processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED