Project Accountant

Project Accountant (43152)

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for a Project Accountant . Our client is looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can support the financial administration of multiple projects from billing through payment. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate looking to build accounting experience in a project-based environment.

The salary range for this position is $55k–70k.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process recurring project billings in accordance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Review project information and supporting documentation to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.
• Track billing schedules and coordinate with project teams to meet monthly deadlines.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding invoice questions and payment status.
• Enter, code, and process project-related invoices within the accounting system.
• Review vendor invoices and statements and research discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure costs are assigned to the appropriate projects and accounts.
• Obtain and review lien waivers and other documentation required throughout the billing and payment process.
• Maintain organized project accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with cash application and reconciliation of customer accounts as needed.
• Research billing and payment discrepancies and work with internal and external partners to resolve outstanding items.
• Partner with project managers and accounting team members to maintain accurate project financial information.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and project-related reconciliations.
• Support project reporting and provide billing or receivable information as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, documentation, and accounting processes.
• Assist with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as experience develops.

The Project Accountant will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounting, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or internship experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Comfortable working with numbers, invoices, and detailed project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and recurring deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn accounting and project management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated and dependable with a willingness to ask questions and learn new accounting processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with accounting and project teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in developing broader project accounting and financial management experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.