CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Project Accountant for a dynamic and growing architecture firm, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to their clients. The Project Accountant will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of projects from start to finish. This includes initiating new project assignment forms, issuing and tracking Client agreements, setting up billing schedules, preparing customer invoices, processing consultant, engineering, and/or vendor proposals and invoices, and ensuring accurate job cost tracking. The ideal candidate will have experience in the A/E (Architecture/Engineering) or GC (General Contractor) industry or a closely related field.

Responsibilities:
Set up and maintain client billing schedules in coordination with project managers. Draft and submit invoices to clients in a timely and accurate manner. Receive, review, and record consultant, engineering, and vendor proposals and invoices to appropriate jobs. Track project costs and ensure alignment with budgets. Process payments upon receipt from clients and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial data integrity across projects. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes as needed.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred but not required.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
3 - 10 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in architecture, engineering, or construction industries. Familiar with job cost accounting and project billing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience with Sage 50, QuickBooks, or Deltek is highly preferred. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus but not required. Industry experience is most critical.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Set up and maintain client billing schedules in coordination with project managers. Draft and submit invoices to clients in a timely and accurate manner. Receive, review, and record consultant, engineering, and vendor proposals and invoices to appropriate jobs. Track project costs and ensure alignment with budgets. Process payments upon receipt from clients and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial data integrity across projects. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes as needed.

experience

4-7 years

skills

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred but not required.

qualifications

3 - 10 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in architecture, engineering, or construction industries. Familiar with job cost accounting and project billing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience with Sage 50, QuickBooks, or Deltek is highly preferred. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus but not required. Industry experience is most critical.

education

Bachelors