Accounting Manager

Aston Carter; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2-3 weeks

Fully onsite position

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant for our Germantown, WI office. You will monitor financial performance of projects, manage budgets, track costs, and support billing and reporting for multi-project environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project or job-cost accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This is a permanent, onsite role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with project costing, budgeting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting software systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain project financials from initiation to completion.
• Track project costs, labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and budget performance.
• Prepare and review customer invoices, progress billings, and contract billing schedules.
• Analyze project profitability and provide financial reporting to managers.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel advanced

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Accountant to join our growing team in Sussex, Wisconsin. The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the financial performance of projects, managing project budgets, tracking costs, supporting billing activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and experience working in project-based environments such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, or professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain project financials from project initiation through completion.

• Track project costs, labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and budget performance.

• Prepare and review customer invoices, progress billings, and contract billing schedules.

• Analyze project profitability and provide financial reporting to project managers and leadership.

• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

• Reconcile project-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate reporting of project status and financial performance.

• Review contracts and customer agreements to ensure compliance with billing terms and project accounting requirements.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.

• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.

• Maintain accurate records within accounting and ERP systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, construction accounting, or job-cost accounting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Experience with project costing, budgeting, billing, and revenue recognition.

• Proficiency in ERP and accounting software systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Germantown, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Vacation - 2-3 weeks Optek is on their own benefits but they will be changing to crane's benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Germantown, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,WI.

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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.