Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

The Project Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting project teams by managing project invoicing, payments, and job cost tracking. This includes conducting budget-to-cost comparisons and variance analysis. Collaborating closely with Project Managers, the Project Accountant is responsible for preparing and distributing subcontracts with necessary compliance documentation, tracking subcontractor compliance, reviewing insurance and bonding requirements, and preparing owner and subcontractor change orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project invoicing and payments.
• Track job costs and conduct budget-to-cost comparisons and variance analysis.
• Prepare and distribute subcontracts with required compliance documentation.
• Track subcontractor compliance and review insurance and bonding requirements.
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Process subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Handle certified payroll for prevailing wage projects.
• Conduct monthly project billings and maintain accurate accounts receivable.
• Support monthly and annual close activities.
• Prepare job cost and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of billing experience
• 3+ years of experience working with change orders
• 3+ years of experience preparing subcontracts
• Experience working within the AEC industry or working as a project accountant in the manufacturing industry
• Able to create pivot tables and Vlookups in Excel
• Proficient within a large scale ERP such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, SAGE, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or Infor

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite in a dynamic and rapidly growing company. The work environment will involve utilizing advanced technology and software to streamline accounting processes.

This is a Permanent position based out of Jacobus, PA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Benefits available per request.

This is a fully onsite position in Jacobus,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 29, 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.