Project Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 per year A bit about us: Based in Orange County, CA we have been in business for decades building architectural designs with the vision our clients dream of. We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant who will be assigned to work with multiple Project Managers. Why join us? Work for a great company! We are fun, dedicated, skilled professionals who enjoy what we do and producing quality results for our clients Competitive compensation Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Rapidly expanding company with a robust pipeline of projects in Southern California and all throughout California Beautiful office environment located in Orange, CA. We are growing and may hire for multiple Project Accountants and provide our employees with continued professional growth and development Job Details Our firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a particular focus on project-based work in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. The Project Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring they stay within budget and align with company policies and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including project managers, clients, and vendors. Responsibilities Oversee and manage the financial matters of assigned projects, including budgeting, billing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. Maintain accurate project records in the firm’s database, including client data, contract tracking, project budgets, and billing & payment terms. Advise Project Managers on budgeting for additional services to ensure project profitability. Consult with clients on invoicing and adjust invoices as needed. Manage accounts payable associated with consultants’ invoices as part of client billing. Train new Project Managers on the draft bill process according to standard billing procedures. Manage monthly accounts receivable reports and contact clients and project staff in accordance with the collections policy. Provide Project Managers with project-related reports such as Project Summary, Office Earnings, Consultant Ledgers, Labor Detail, etc. Perform other duties as assigned by the company. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred 5+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently. Accurate and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills. Strong business oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in using Deltek Vision, MS Office/Teams, and Bluebeam (preferred). A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and ask questions to increase understanding. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve team goals. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr