Hybrid Project Accountant I — Billing & Budget Focus

Farnsworth Group; Peoria (IL); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Professional development and training

Mentoring program

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursements

Pet insurance

Hybrid work program

Résumé du poste

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with the Project Accounting Manager and Project Managers to ensure accurate billing, robust revenue recognition, and sound project financial management across multiple initiatives.

You will manage invoices, monitor AR, assist with budget tracking, and prepare standard/ad hoc reports to support audits and client requests. Hybrid work options available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong billing and general ledger accounting skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365; Excel skills, a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Architecture/Engineering industry experience preferred.
• Deltek Vision or VantagePoint experience, a plus.
• Experience with project-based billing preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and process client invoices in accordance with contract terms (lump sum, T&M, cost-plus, unit price).
• Review draft invoices for accuracy, completeness, and contract compliance prior to submission.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Support month-end revenue recognition and WIP (work-in-progress) reporting.
• Review project-related expenses and payables.
• Assist with maintaining accurate project budgets and cost tracking.
• Assist Project Managers in monitoring project financial performance against budget (EAC/ETC).
• Identify and communicate budget variances, overruns, or billing discrepancies to Project Managers.
• Generate standard and ad hoc project financial reports for Project Accounting Manager and Project Managers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounts.
• Support preparation of project financial data for audits, client requests, or contract compliance.
• Ensure project setup and modifications processed accurately in the ERP system.
• Maintain organized project financial records and documentation.
• Create and/or review new client records as appropriate.
• Maintain client related documentation, including MSAs and ensure implementation and execution of project accounting and revenue policies.

Connaissances

Billing

GL accounting

Excel

Microsoft 365

Communication

Prioritization

Project-based billing

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Outils

Deltek Vision

VantagePoint

Description du poste

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with the Project Accounting Manager and Project Managers to ensure accurate billing, robust revenue recognition, and sound project financial management across multiple initiatives.

You will manage invoices, monitor AR, assist with budget tracking, and prepare standard/ad hoc reports to support audits and client requests. Hybrid work options available where applicable.