ODC Project Accountant - Billing, Budgeting & Analysis

Berry Aviation; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to support the On Demand Cargo (ODC) unit in Denton, TX.

You will manage project- and trip-related financial activities, including invoicing, cost tracking, payroll support, and financial reporting, while assisting with budgeting and forecasts. Working closely with the Director of ODC and Corporate Accounting, you will analyze variances, prepare reports, and ensure accurate and timely financial information to guide operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience with financial analysis, reconciliation, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, or related accounting functions.
• Experience utilizing accounting or financial management software.

Responsibilities

• Set up customer trips and projects within applicable accounting and financial systems.
• Maintain accurate project- and trip-related financial records, including contracts, change orders, supporting documentation, and cost records.
• Prepare customer invoices and billings, including compiling and validating supporting documentation required for invoicing.
• Track project and trip costs and investigate financial variances, providing variance analysis and reporting to ODC leadership.
• Review and reconcile fuel charges, vendor invoices, and other project- or trip-related expenses against operational documentation and supporting records.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, identify reimbursable project- or trip-related expenses, and coordinate accounts payable activities with Corporate Accounting.
• Coordinate with Accounts Receivable regarding outstanding customer invoices and respond to requests for supporting documentation or additional billing detail.
• Complete financial closeout activities for projects and trips upon completion.
• Review employee timesheets for accuracy, appropriate labor coding, and proper allocation of costs.
• Collect, validate, and provide payroll-related information as required.
• Maintain pilot flight-hour reports and track sales, operational activity, and other key business metrics as required.
• Partner with the Director of ODC to analyze and report project, trip, and departmental profitability.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and management reporting related to revenue, expenses, project costs, and departmental performance.
• Perform monthly reviews and reconciliations of departmental revenue, expenses, and trip costs.
• Develop and maintain the departmental budget, including budget-to-actual analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to management.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts and reforecasts.
• Prepare and submit required governmental reports, tax filings, and other financial documentation related to ODC operations, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and administrative efficiency.

Skills

Accounting principles

Project accounting

Cost tracking

Invoicing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Berry Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to support the On Demand Cargo (ODC) unit in Denton, TX.

You will manage project- and trip-related financial activities, including invoicing, cost tracking, payroll support, and financial reporting, while assisting with budgeting and forecasts. Working closely with the Director of ODC and Corporate Accounting, you will analyze variances, prepare reports, and ensure accurate and timely financial information to guide operational decisions.