Hybrid Project Accountant – AEC Billing & Finance

Colliers Engineering & Design; Shavano Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance (short & long‑ten

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off (PTO) including parental

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate and timely client invoicing. You will set up new projects in our BST-based system and collaborate with project managers to confirm billing meets contractual requirements.

You’ll prepare invoices, monitor expenses against labor charges, and provide reports to project managers. This role supports collections and may require coordination with senior staff and a focus on detail and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance.
• Associate’s Degree + relevant experience.
• 0-2+ years experience in project billing preferred.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Prior experience with BST or similar accounting software.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Setup new projects and tasks in our accounting software.
• Verify the setup of projects in BST are in compliance with contract.
• Prepare draft invoices for Project Managers and collaborate with them to make required changes.
• Contract billing may include time & material, cost plus fixed fee, lump sum, and fixed unit terms.
• Monitor/Match expenses charged to projects with the labor charges.
• Finalize and submit invoices to clients which may include preparing additional spreadsheets, forms and/or assembling expense backup.
• Provide requested reports for Project Managers to help them manage the financial health of their projects.
• Assist the collections department and project managers as needed to revise invoices or provide additional information to clients as needed for payment.
• Digital filing of invoices and backup.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Associate’s Degree + relevant experience

Tools

BST or similar accounting software

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate and timely client invoicing. You will set up new projects in our BST-based system and collaborate with project managers to confirm billing meets contractual requirements.

You’ll prepare invoices, monitor expenses against labor charges, and provide reports to project managers. This role supports collections and may require coordination with senior staff and a focus on detail and deadlines.