Project Accountant

Description

Key Responsibilities Manage project billing in accordance with contract terms, including time & 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 Coordinate with AP/AR on invoice processing, collections, and cash application Prepare and distribute monthly project financial reports, including WIP, unbilled, and profitability analysis Monitor contract compliance, change orders, and budget variances Support month-end close activities related to projects Assist Project Managers with financial questions, forecasting, and audit requests Maintain accurate project documentation and financial records

Skills

Accounting, Project accounting, General ledger, Reconciliation, wip

Top Skills Details

Accounting,Project accounting,General ledger,Reconciliation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) 2–5+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or professional services Strong understanding of billing, job costing, and revenue recognition Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP); ERP experience a plus (Oracle, Deltek, NetSuite, etc.) Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication skills and comfort partnering with non-finance stakeholders

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

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 17, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.