Associate Project Accountant

True Environmental; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

True Environmental seeks an Associate Project Accountant to support project financial administration from setup through invoicing and collections. You will prepare accurate invoices, monitor financial data, and work with project managers and clients to resolve billing issues.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong billing accuracy and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete the billing cycle for assigned projects, preparing accurate and timely invoices per processes and contracts.
• Monitor project financial performance, review setup, budgets, WIP, and billing needs with PMs.
• Communicate with clients regarding invoices, questions, corrections, and required documentation; track issues through resolution.

Skills

Billing accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 700 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 20 offices across the U.S and Canada. Explore further at True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

As an Associate Project Accountant, you will support the financial administration of assigned projects from project setup through invoicing and collections. Working closely with project managers and clients, you will prepare accurate, timely invoices, monitor project financial information, and help resolve billing and collection issues. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build project accounting expertise.

What You'll Do

• Complete the billing cycle for assigned projects, preparing accurate and timely invoices in accordance with established processes and client and contract requirements
• Monitor project financial performance and review project setup, budgets, WIP, and billing needs with project managers
• Communicate with clients regarding invoices, questions, corrections, and required documentation, and track billing-related issues through resolution
• Support collection efforts and work with project managers to address aged WIP
• Participate in project review meetings and assist with month-end revenue review as needed
• Maintain organized, accurate project financial information and follow through on assigned tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

Experience And Skills

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to billing accuracy, and ability to organize and track multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to identify and resolve routine issues within established processes and seek guidance when appropriate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn ERP and project management systems

Preferred Requirements

• Internship or work experience in project accounting or billing, particularly within engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, or another professional services environment
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or another ERP system

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.