Project Accountant

Role Overview

• The Temp Project Accountant III provides advanced financial leadership to complex projects and serves as a strategic partner to Project Managers through expert-level tracking, analysis, and billing oversight.
• This role handles complex assignments with a high degree of independence, applies strong professional judgment, and proactively identifies risks, efficiencies, and solutions.
• In addition to delivering high-quality project accounting support, the Project Accountant III contributes to improving financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system utilization across the team.
• Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers throughout the full project lifecycle, from notice of award through final closeout.
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint in accordance with contract requirements; read and interpret contracts for accounting, billing, and invoicing implications.
• Prepare and distribute monthly billing reports to Project Managers; process labor and expense transfers as needed and ensure costs comply with contract terms.
• Ensure accurate and complete invoice packages are submitted to clients in a timely manner, including all required supporting documentation.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries; investigate issues, problem-solve, and clearly communicate resolutions.
• Follow up with clients to confirm invoice receipt and payment status; partner with Project Managers to resolve collection issues.
• Monitor project work-in-progress (WIP) and review monthly aged WIP reports with Project Managers; collaborate to resolve aging or compliance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 6 years of project accounting experience within a professional services firm
• Experience with Deltek Vision and or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting, financial tracking, and revenue recognition in an AEC consulting firm.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and nested formulas
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conference, and written correspondence
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Benefits

• Temporary employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period.