Project Billing Specialist (Accountant / Assistant Accountant)

Datacom

Auckland

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (D

Ongoing learning and certifications

Access to learning platforms and upsk"

Recognition programmes

Employee discounts

Meaningful work

Job summary

Datacom Auckland is seeking a Project Billing Specialist to support billing operations with strong analysis, reporting, and commercial insight. This senior role manages complex projects, budgeting, and revenue recognition while mentoring the team.

Ideal candidates have CA/CPA qualifications or a relevant degree, 2+ years in accounting/finance, and experience with ERP/project accounting systems like NetSuite. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

CA or CPA qualification is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Two years' experience in an accounting/finance role, ideally in a project-based environment.
Experience with ERP/project accounting systems (NetSuite, SuiteProjects Pro or similar).
Strong analytical skills and ability to connect financial results to operations.
High attention to detail and reliability in reporting.
Confidently explain financial outcomes to non-finance stakeholders.
Excellent Excel and systems capabilities.

Responsibilities

Project administration and project billing.
Manage project financials: budgets, billing rules, revenue recognition, WIP, deferred revenue.
Review project setup in SuiteProjects Pro for accurate revenue/m margin reporting.
Investigate data issues impacting reporting or outcomes.
Support Team Manager and Team Leads with financial insight.
Collaborate with Project, Process & Reporting Analyst, Revenue Team, Finance and stakeholders.
Contribute to reporting/data quality improvements.
Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2+ years accounting/finance

ERP & project accounting systems

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Excel & systems capability

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SuiteProjects Pro

Job description

About us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes. Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About The Role

We are looking for a qualified Accountant or Part Qualified Assistant Accountant to support Billing Operations through strong analysis, reporting, and commercial insight. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with the business, understanding how projects are structured and delivered, and ensuring projects are administered accurately and efficiently. Your role will be a senior role within the team and will include managing complex projects, a high level of understanding of budgets and revenue recognition, and mentoring the team. The role has a strong financial focus and suits an Accountant or Assistant Accountant who enjoys the challenges of complex contracts and their financial construct.

What You'll Do

As a Project Billing Specialist, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Project administration
Project billing
Project financials: budgets, billing rules, revenue recognition rules, work in progress (WIP), and deferred revenue
Reviewing project setup in SuiteProjects Pro to ensure project information supports accurate revenue and margin reporting
Identifying and investigating project setup or data issues that may impact reporting quality or commercial outcomes
Supporting the Team Manager and Team Leads with financial acumen
Working collaboratively with the Project, Process & Reporting Analyst, Revenue Team, Finance, and business stakeholders
Contributing to improvements in reporting, data quality, and analytical processes
Supporting ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as required

What You'll Bring

As Project Billing Specialist, you will be expected to demonstrate:

CA or CPA qualification is highly desirable
A bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Two years' experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within a project-based environment
Experience working with ERP and project accounting systems, such as NetSuite, SuiteProjects Pro, or similar
Strong analytical skills and an interest in understanding how financial results connect to operational activity
High attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, reliable information
Confidence working with non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial outcomes clearlyStrong Excel and systems capability

Culture And Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here