Project Accountant Qualifications:

• 8+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within architecture, engineering, construction, or other professional services environments.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and project lifecycle accounting.
• Experience preparing client invoices and managing billing requirements tied to contracts and project milestones.
• Ability to perform project budget-to-actual analysis and identify financial trends or variances.
• Experience monitoring accounts receivable and partnering with project leaders on collections efforts.
• Proficiency with project accounting software; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and their impact on billing and project financial management.
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with project managers, leadership teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented office environment.

Project Accountant Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain project budgets, fees, and financial information within the accounting system.
• Process budget and fee modifications related to change orders, additional services, and project scope adjustments.
• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing schedules.
• Ensure all billing documentation is complete and supports project-specific client requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance and perform budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Partner with project managers and leadership to address project financial issues and improve profitability.
• Produce and distribute accounts receivable reports and assist with collection efforts as needed.
• Maintain accurate project financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support forecasting and revenue tracking across multiple active projects.
• Act as a key financial partner to project teams by providing insight into project performance and financial health.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational leadership to ensure accurate and timely project reporting.