Project Accountant

Project Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Accountant to join our growing team in Sussex, Wisconsin. The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the financial performance of projects, managing project budgets, tracking costs, supporting billing activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and experience working in project-based environments such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, or professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain project financials from project initiation through completion.
• Track project costs, labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and budget performance.
• Prepare and review customer invoices, progress billings, and contract billing schedules.
• Analyze project profitability and provide financial reporting to project managers and leadership.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate reporting of project status and financial performance.
• Review contracts and customer agreements to ensure compliance with billing terms and project accounting requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records within accounting and ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, construction accounting, or job-cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with project costing, budgeting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting software systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Germantown, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Vacation - 2-3 weeks Optek is on their own benefits but they will be changing to crane's benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.