Hybrid Project Accountant — Contract-to-Hire

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Accountant in Hopkins, MN to support full financial lifecycle of client projects, from proposal through closeout. You will ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting, partnering with project managers to set up and manage projects in our accounting system.

The role emphasizes diverse contract types (cost-plus, lump-sum) and robust WIP analysis, with opportunities for growth in a consulting environment. Hybrid work in Hopkins, MN is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years construction project accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers on all accounting aspects of projects from initial proposal through final closeout.
• Validate that project proposals, purchase orders, and internal setup documents are complete and aligned with contract terms.
• Set up and maintain client projects in the accounting system for accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
• Interpret and apply billing structures (cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-maximum, lump-sum) and ensure invoices reflect the structure.
• Prepare, review, and submit client invoices accurately and on time, complying with requirements.
• Review and approve project-related vendor POs and invoices with proper coding and budgets.
• Conduct project financial reviews, validate cost-to-complete estimates, monitor WIP, and analyze variances.
• Understand multi-company postings for revenue and expenses with intercompany allocations.
• Manage AR and collections, monitor aging, and resolve billing issues.
• Research and resolve cash receipt discrepancies to ensure proper application of payments.
• Apply knowledge of US sales tax laws to professional services and materials.

Skills

Project accounting

Billing & AR

WIP analysis

Intercompany

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Accountant in Hopkins, MN to support full financial lifecycle of client projects, from proposal through closeout. You will ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting, partnering with project managers to set up and manage projects in our accounting system.

The role emphasizes diverse contract types (cost-plus, lump-sum) and robust WIP analysis, with opportunities for growth in a consulting environment. Hybrid work in Hopkins, MN is offered.