Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

• Review and process employee timecards, time-and-material reports, and project trackers to ensure accurate cost allocations across projects.

• Track and analyze labor, material, and subcontractor costs to support accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, spreadsheets, and billing documentation to track project expenditures and progress billing in real time.

• Manage accounting activities for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring budgets, job costs, and change orders are accurately reflected and communicated to project managers.

• Reconcile project costs by verifying labor hours, material purchases, equipment rentals, and subcontractor invoices against budgets and purchase orders to ensure cost accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and issue client invoices based on contract terms, milestones, and time-and-material reports, ensuring all billing is accurate, timely, and properly supported.

• Coordinate directly with clients on billing schedules, documentation requirements, and deadlines to maintain smooth invoicing and payment processes.

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to review cost reports, validate financial data, and ensure alignment with project budgets and contracts.

• Compile and report monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) data, including revenue recognition, percent completion, and cost-to-complete analysis for management decision-making.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.

• Ability to coordinate with both office and field personnel.

• Proven experience in project invoicing and billing to ensure timely payments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Teams.

• Background in project-based accounting (construction, engineering, or related industries).

• Familiarity with Work In Progress (WIP) reporting and tracking.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online.

• Knowledge of progress-based or milestone billing methods.

• Accounting, bookkeeping, or computer science certifications are a plus.

• Be part of a collaborative and growth-oriented team.

• Work on diverse, high-impact projects with a focus on accuracy and results.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.