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Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Illinois Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Project Accountant

The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring 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, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets, and supports subconsultant invoice payments. The Project Accountant executes project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations, and provides detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries. They serve as a liaison during audits, analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contribute 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. The skills required for this position must be adaptable across various clients and project types.

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure accurate project setup and compliance with client contracts and corporate guidelines.
  • Manage the invoicing process, including creation, revision, posting, and archiving of invoice packets.
  • Support subconsultant invoice payments.
  • Execute project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations.
  • Provide detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries.
  • Serve as a liaison during audits and 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 lump sum and time & materials billing.
  • Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint or Vantagepoint.
  • Experience with change orders.
  • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, Vlookups, Sumif's, and Index Match.
  • Proficiency with BST or Deltek.
  • Work Environment :

    This position is fully remote and accommodates any time zone. The company culture is positive, as echoed by current employees, and offers a supportive work environment.

    Pay and Benefits :

    The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $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 Nov 2, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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