Project Accountant

Project Cost AnalystsHiring for two Project Cost Analysts Weekly pay + benefits. Must have qualifications: 1+ year of project accounting experience & a Bachelor's Degree OR 3+ years of project accounting & an Associate's Degree. Utilities or construction specific operations knowledge. Knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience in operations planning, project management, cost tracking, analysis, forecasting project budgets and working with some accounting principles.Overview: Coordinates project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers or other staff including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on intermediate projects under some supervision. Input of budgets within the corporate systems providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels input and tracking of key performance indicators KPIs and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provide communication and develop partnerships with internal and/or external customers. Responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.Essential Job Functions Tasks:Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities.Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows budget variance monitoring cost tracking/analysis.Collaborate with Project Management PM and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.Create project breakdown structures.Tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities UVLs keeping project system records current and complete and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.Bidding activities analysis of cost cost tracking etc.Communicate with project team resources and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items.Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve problems or analysis.Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.Providing strong teamwork with colleagues vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced results-oriented team.Job Type & Location: This is a contract position based out of Columbus, OH.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $34.50/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in the areas of 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 ClearlyRated 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.