Project Accountant

The Project Accountant manages the full financial lifecycle of projects, from initial setup and billing through reporting and month-end close. This role partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to ensure accurate job costing, timely billing, and clear visibility into project performance. It offers high visibility, the opportunity to grow within a project-based accounting team, and exposure to end-to-end project financials in a stable, long-term environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billing in accordance with contract terms, including time and materials, fixed fee, and cost-plus arrangements.
• Set up new projects, budgets, and rate tables in the accounting system.
• Track and reconcile job costs, labor, expenses, and revenue for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable on invoice processing, collections, and cash application.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project financial reports, including work-in-progress (WIP), unbilled amounts, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor contract compliance, change orders, and budget variances, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support month-end close activities related to projects, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist Project Managers with financial questions, project forecasting, and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and financial records in accordance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve project accounting processes and reporting.

• 2–5+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or professional services accounting.
• Strong understanding of billing, job costing, and revenue recognition principles.
• Hands-on experience with accounting functions such as general ledger and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with project-based accounting processes, including WIP and unbilled analysis.
• Ability to work independently while managing and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and comfort partnering with non-finance stakeholders, including Project Managers and leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Deltek, NetSuite, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract terms and apply them to billing and project accounting.
• Ability to analyze project financial data and present insights to stakeholders.
• Interest in growing within a project-based accounting team and taking on broader responsibilities over time.

The role operates in a professional office environment with standard hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility. The organization encourages in-person collaboration, fostering close partnership with Project Managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams. The culture emphasizes being culture-forward and people-first, offering a supportive atmosphere where relationship-building and teamwork are highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plantation, FL.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Plantation,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

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.