Project Accountant

Independently manage client invoicing, collections oversight, and project budgeting, while providing backup support for accounts payable coding, timesheet processing, and expense reporting. Ensure accurate documentation, administration, and maintenance of contracts, including entry of fees and budgets. Collaborate with project teams to deliver timely contract performance data and resolve financial discrepancies. Oversee coordination of the project accounting system within the department and partner with technical staff to maintain compliance with contractual obligations.

Provide daily support to multiple project managers and team members. Offer guidance and mentorship to junior project accountants as needed.

• Independently manage client invoicing, collections oversight, and project budgeting.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable coding, timesheet processing, and expense reporting.
• Ensure accurate documentation, administration, and maintenance of contracts, including entry of fees and budgets.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver timely contract performance data and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Oversee coordination of the project accounting system within the department.
• Partner with technical staff to maintain compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide daily support to multiple project managers and team members.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior project accountants as needed.

• Project accounting
• WIP reporting
• Job costing
• AIA billing
• Oracle

• Managing cost centers
• VLOOKUPs
• Pivot tables
• FDOT
• Reforecasting

The work environment involves collaborating closely with project teams and technical staff. The position requires a proactive approach to managing financial documentation and compliance with contractual obligations. The role offers opportunities to guide and mentor junior accountants, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pensacola, FL.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.38/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.