Project Accountant

Description

Our client, a well‑established engineering firm, is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Accountant to support project billing, reporting, and accounting operations. This role will begin on a contract basis with the intention to convert to a full‑time hybrid schedule upon hire. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable partnering with project managers, subconsultants, and internal accounting leadership.

Experience with any Deltek product is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Billing

+ Prepare, verify, and process invoices for projects, sales, and services rendered.

+ Set up and maintain project task budgets, modifications, and resource allocations within Ajera (or other Deltek systems).

+ Maintain client accounts, profiles, and portal access for invoice uploads, compliance tracking, and reporting.

+ Respond promptly to client inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Accounts Receivable

+ Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders, monthly statements, and follow‑up communications.

+ Review and reconcile posted client payments, verify totals, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the AR aging schedule.

Subconsultant Management

+ Review, route, and process subconsultant invoices and project‑related expenses.

+ Maintain subconsultant commitments, insurance certificates, MSAs, task orders, W‑9/1099 documentation, and vendor profiles.

+ Monitor AP aging related to subconsultants and support weekly pay‑when‑paid reporting and check runs.

General Accounting Support

+ Verify and post accounting transactions to maintain accurate ledgers.

+ Assist with company audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.

+ Prepare, organize, and maintain documents in compliance with internal records‑retention standards.

+ Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities as assigned.

+ Support additional accounting tasks and special projects as directed by the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Experience in project accounting, billing, or general accounting-engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services industry experience strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of Deltek products is a major bonus.

Strong understanding of AR, AP, reconciliations, and project‑based financial workflows.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.

High attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline‑driven approach.

Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

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