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Job Title: Project AccountantJob Description

The Project Accountant ensures accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project accounting system in accordance with contract terms and corporate guidelines. This role manages invoicing processes, supports subconsultant invoice payments, executes project closeout activities, and provides detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries. Additionally, the Project Accountant serves as a liaison during audits, analyzes work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contributes to the implementation and testing of new departmental software. As a subject matter expert, they offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT.

Responsibilities

+ Review client contract documentation for accurate project setup and compliance.

+ Input data into the project accounting system as per contract terms and corporate guidelines.

+ Manage invoicing processes, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets.

+ Support subconsultant invoice payments.

+ Execute project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations.

+ Provide detailed analysis and research to respond to client inquiries.

+ Serve as a liaison during audits.

+ Analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable.

+ Contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software.

+ Offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

+ Billing experience within an engineering or architectural firm.

+ Experience working with project managers to track deadlines and milestones.

+ Understanding of lumpsum and time & materials billing.

+ Proficient in Deltek Vantagepoint.

+ Experience with change orders.

+ Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, Vlookups, Sumif's, and Index Match.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Macros in Excel.

+ Associate or Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field.

+ 3+ years of project billing experience within an engineering or architectural company with revenue over $200 million.

+ 3+ years of experience creating invoices for multi-million dollar projects.

+ 3+ years of change orders experience.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any time zone. The role offers potential for long-term opportunities, although no guarantees can be made. Join a team where over 20 candidates have been successfully placed and have expressed their satisfaction with the work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/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 & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

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.