• Project Accountant

    Aston Carter (Denver, CO)


    Job Title: Project Accountant

     

    

    Job Description

    Lead, oversee, and implement procedures to ensure compliance with client contractual requirements for billing and accounts receivable. Analyze client contracts to determine billing deadlines, payment terms, and ensure adherence to billing rates for staff or trade labor. Regularly audit client billing and project ledgers to ensure they align with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policy.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage accounts payable for vendor and subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring sales and use tax compliance.

    + Ensure all applicable lien waivers, contracts, and insurance requirements are in place prior to payments.

    + Report to the project team about any subcontractor payment issues.

    + Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued for material work.

    + Update monthly project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with the project team.

    + Manage project financial closeout with the project team, ensuring all final contract amounts and documentation requirements are met.

    + Responsible for cash position reporting concerning net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work, communicating potential risks or profitability to the project team.

    + Assist with internal and external audit requests.

    + Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    + 2+ years of experience in project accounting or a similar role.

    + Experience with general contractors.

    + Proficiency in general ledger, accounts payable, and cost analysis.

    + Strong understanding of accounting implications of various contract terms.

    + Ability to perform cost analysis procedures.

    + Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPS.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with AIA G703 and AIA G702 billing software is highly preferred.

    + Familiarity with SAP software.

    Work Environment

    This is a fully on-site position with some flexibility for personal appointments. The role is part of a team of three, becoming the fourth member. The office offers free parking downtown and handles projects ranging from 60 million to 600 million. The company provides a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Prescription Drug Coverage Adoption/Surrogacy Benefit Virtual Mental and Physical Health Visits through Doctors on Demand Personal Healthcare Advisor Inclusive Health Communities for LGBTQ+ Care

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

    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.

     

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.