Hybrid Project Accountant - Growth & Billing Expert

The Foth Companies; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a collaborative and growth-minded Project Accountant to join our team in a hybrid environment, supporting project managers, business unit accountants, and other team members. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, project coordination, and timely billing for diverse projects across multiple locations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years in project-based accounting, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a project-based environment, such as professional services, including invoicing and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience applying project accounting principles, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, billing, and financial performance analysis.
• Experience supporting project financial management, including project setup, billing, revenue and cost analysis, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide project financial reporting support and consultation to Project Managers and Business Unit Accountants, helping ensure accurate project performance tracking and financial management.
• Coordinate project setup activities by reviewing contract requirements and accurately establishing projects within the ERP system in accordance with contractual terms, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of client-specific standards, processes, and expectations to support accurate invoicing and compliance with client requirements.
• Support project managers by monitoring and analyzing project schedules and budgets.
• Monitor supplier invoices and assist with PO management.
• Process and submit client invoices through a variety of delivery methods, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with client requirements.
• Proactively work with Foth project team members to ensure timely billing and receipt of payments within contract terms.
• Process payment vouchers, employee expense reports, and project assignment requests accurately and efficiently.
• Support financial reporting activities by preparing, reviewing, and distributing reports as requested.
• Assist with the development of cost estimates for client proposals and project pursuits.
• Provide administrative, accounting, and project support services as needed to meet business and project objectives

Skills

Project accounting

Accounting

Financial reporting

Invoicing

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

MS Project

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Foth is seeking a collaborative and growth-minded Project Accountant to join our team in a hybrid environment, supporting project managers, business unit accountants, and other team members. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, project coordination, and timely billing for diverse projects across multiple locations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years in project-based accounting, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, and budgeting.