Senior Project Accountant

Aston Carter • Savannah, GA

3d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Accountant oversees project-based financial activities to ensure accurate billing, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. The role works closely with technical project managers, clients, contractors, and public agencies, providing financial guidance and training while supporting a growing organization. With general direction, the accountant owns routine accounting functions and provides leadership support on non-routine work and special financial projects.

This is a permanent, full-time, fully onsite position in Savannah, Georgia, within an office-based organization of approximately 70 employees. The position shares an office with an accounting assistant and potentially another administrative team member. Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The role uses accounting, project management, and CRM technologies, including platforms such as Unanet A/E and Paycom, as well as Microsoft Office applications.

The advertised annual pay range is $90,000 to $130,000. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity. Bonus opportunities are typically based on company and personal performance, averaging 8–10% and paid twice a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger, project costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll.
• Demonstrated experience preparing project invoices and managing monthly billing cycles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and summarizing results for leadership and non-financial audiences.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting, payroll, and CRM software.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of engineering-industry key performance indicators and how to calculate them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with technical project managers, clients, public agencies, and contractors.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Sound judgment in addressing discrepancies and errors, with the ability to analyze processes and pursue improvements.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to multitask and manage time, workload, and stress.
• High individual moral and ethical standards.
• Experience with journal entries, balance sheet preparation, general ledger accounting, reconciliation, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting.
• Experience in construction or project-based billing and financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unanet A/E and Paycom, or similar project accounting and payroll platforms.
• Previous experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience with other AEC project accounting platforms, such as Unanet.
• Experience with annual budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Comfort working in a growing company and flexibility as duties and responsibilities evolve.
• Ability and willingness to train, coach, and support colleagues and share responsibilities as a collaborative team member.
• Confidence communicating with technical project managers, clients, and public agencies.
• Genuine interest in training and supporting colleagues.
• Experience using Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and their integration with accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and complete monthly project billing accurately and on time.
• Onboard new projects from an accounting perspective, including reviewing contracts and amendments and managing financial documentation.
• Prepare office- and project-level financial statements and summary reports, and present financial summaries to executive leadership and project managers.
• Perform ongoing financial analysis and revenue recognition for assigned projects.
• Manage cash flow and accounts receivable, including coordinating and pursuing collections and making deposits.
• Maintain accurate project, billing, and client information in accounting and CRM systems.
• Coordinate timesheet submissions and complete payroll- and benefit-related accounting tasks.
• Train and support project managers and staff on billing, timesheet, and accounting processes.
• Collaborate with project managers across disciplines to align financial execution with project objectives and accounting goals.
• Prepare general ledger and journal entries, and review transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and reconciliation.
• Assist with annual project and office budgeting and forecasting.
• Meet monthly deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Research and assist with special financial projects, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Apply U.S. GAAP and project accounting principles in daily work.
• Analyze accounting processes, identify discrepancies and errors, and recommend and implement improvements to efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Nine paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Company store allowance
• Professional development and certification support
• Performance bonus opportunities, averaging 8–10% and typically paid twice a year
• Half-day Fridays

What This Job Offers

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