Project Billing Specialist (Assistant Accountant)

Datacom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Learning platforms access

Recognition programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Project Billing Specialist to support Billing Operations with strong analysis, reporting, and commercial insight. The role sits in a senior capacity within the team, focusing on budgets, revenue recognition, and accurate project administration.

You will work with ERP and project accounting systems (NetSuite, SuiteProjects Pro), mentor others, and collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to improve reporting quality and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating financial outcomes to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and systems capability.

Responsibilities

• Project administration.
• Project billing.
• Project financials: budgets, billing rules, revenue recognition rules, work in progress, and deferred revenue.
• Reviewing project setup in SuiteProjects Pro to ensure 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.
• Collaborating with the Project, Process & Reporting Analyst, Revenue Team, Finance, and stakeholders.
• Contributing to improvements in reporting, data quality, and analytical processes.
• Supporting ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA or CPA qualification desired

Tools

NetSuite

SuiteProjects Pro

Job description

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 clearly
• Strong 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

Paid parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)

Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities

Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training

Recognition programmes that celebrate great work

Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits

Meaningful work that makes a real impact