Project Accounting Specialist

ICE, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Firm • Knoxville, TN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Robert G. Campbell & Associates (RGC&A) is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to join its growing accounting team. RGC-A partners with ICE USA, a transportation-focused engineering and consulting services and solutions platform holding company. RGC&A values diverse perspectives, innovative thinking, and personal initiative, with leadership committed to employee growth and well-being. The team ensures that accounting, billing, and project accounting processes are reliable and integrate with company Project Management needs. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, inquisitive, and proactive, with a passion for financial accuracy and experience in a project-driven environment.

Requirements

• Experience with project accounting, general ledger, billing, accounts payable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.
• Experience with a comprehensive accounting system required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAR compliance is preferred.
• Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess current project set-up process and develop standard operating procedures to standardize project set-up and maintenance; ability to work with accounting and project managers during the project set-up process.
• Develop invoicing procedure that efficiently processes client invoices, including progress billing, time-and-materials, and lump sum contracts.
• Partner with project managers and accounting staff to validate billable costs, contract terms, and billing schedules; track project costs (labor, materials, subcontractors) to ensure alignment with billing and revenue recognition.
• Develop process to manage WIP schedules and support revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms.
• Partner with Project Managers and other Management staff to create monthly cost reports, billing forecasts, variance analyses and other productivity reports as needed.
• Perform the billing and project accounting functions as necessary.
• Maintain system configurations and security roles.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities, and other accounting duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and clear paths for career growth
• A collaborative, supportive team of skilled professionals
• Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape and connect communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level