Hybrid Project Accountant – Construction Billing & Job Cost

Talentify; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Project Accountant (Construction Billing & Job Costing) on a hybrid schedule. The role supports multiple active projects, assisting Project Managers and accounting teams with billing, cost tracking, and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project or construction accounting, strong job costing and invoicing skills, and proficiency in Excel. This contract role offers a hybrid work model and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Accounting or Construction Accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project billing.
• Experience processing invoices and managing project financial documentation.
• Construction industry experience is required.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project invoicing and billing based on contract terms, schedules of values, and project costs
• Review job cost data to ensure project expenses are captured accurately
• Support project financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Review contracts, proposals, and change documentation to ensure billing compliance
• Process and track subcontractor documentation and contractual requirements
• Coordinate collections activities and resolve billing discrepancies
• Manage lien releases, tier releases, and supporting payment documentation
• Prepare certified payrolls, union documentation, and project compliance reports
• Support external audits and project billing reviews
• Partner with Project Managers, General Contractors, and internal teams to ensure accurate project financials

Skills

3+ years of experience

Job costing

Project billing

Invoicing

Construction industry experience

Reconciliation & reporting

Excel skills

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Vista ERP

Job description

Aston Carter in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Project Accountant (Construction Billing & Job Costing) on a hybrid schedule. The role supports multiple active projects, assisting Project Managers and accounting teams with billing, cost tracking, and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project or construction accounting, strong job costing and invoicing skills, and proficiency in Excel. This contract role offers a hybrid work model and potential for extension.