Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

Maintain multiple project cost control data files for detailed and summary level information of projects in various stages of the projects life cycle. Process project timesheets and maintain the Timesheet database. Ensure correctness of submitted invoices by referencing the timesheet database and conformed contracts. Obtain payment approval for invoices from Project Managers.

Responsibilities

+ Establish lines of communication with various departments to integrate information to facilitate accurate reporting.

+ Utilize effective communication processes to disseminate relevant and timely cost information to enhance project decision making.

+ Communicate with suppliers, project staff, and other stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies or other cost tracking issues.

+ Work with multiple departments to monitor, share, and analyze data resulting in more accurate project forecasting.

+ Assist in annual budget development, preparation, and associated reporting.

+ Assist in contract review with project staff to facilitate understanding of contract and related unit codes/cost to ensure more accurate project cost tracking and forecasting.

+ Develop or assist in the development of project controls guidelines, standards, processes, job aids, and tools.

+ Implement cost preventive actions.

+ Perform standard project and special project cost reporting as required by the project stakeholders; compile and produce cost reports as required and directed.

+ Apply proficiency in effective communication and assessing project stakeholders for their core and special cost reporting, cost assessment, and cost analysis needs and provide those stakeholders with optimum communication, information, and reporting.

Essential Skills

+ 5-10 years of administrative experience within the construction, utilities, or engineering/architecture industry

+ Experience with payroll, billing, and other project accounting/cost support functions

+ Proficiency in MS Excel

+ High School Diploma

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Degree (preferred)

Work Environment

Hours/Shift: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. TBD on hybrid/remote work options.

About Aston Carter:

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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.