Project Accountant

Jobot; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Competitive compensation

Beautiful office in Orange, CA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Accountant in Orange County, CA to manage budgets, billing, and financial reporting across multiple projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication with project managers, clients, and vendors, and adherence to company policies.

You will oversee billing cycles, vendor payments, and financial controls within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project accounting in AEC, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong business oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Deltek Vision, MS Office/Teams, and Bluebeam.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, billing, expense tracking, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Maintain accurate project records including contracts, budgets, and billing terms.
• Advise Project Managers on budgeting for additional services to ensure profitability.
• Consult with clients on invoicing and adjust invoices as needed.
• Manage accounts payable for consultants’ invoices as part of client billing.
• Train new Project Managers on draft bill procedures.
• Prepare monthly AR reports and coordinate collections per policy.
• Provide PMs with project-related reports such as summaries and labor details.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vision

MS Office/Teams

Bluebeam

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in Orange County, CA we have been in business for decades building architectural designs with the vision our clients dream of. We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant who will be assigned to work with multiple Project Managers.

Why join us?

• Work for a great company! We are fun, dedicated, skilled professionals who enjoy what we do and producing quality results for our clients
• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Rapidly expanding company with a robust pipeline of projects in Southern California and all throughout California
• Beautiful office environment located in Orange, CA.
• We are growing and may hire for multiple Project Accountants and provide our employees with continued professional growth and development

Job Details

Our firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a particular focus on project-based work in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. The Project Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring they stay within budget and align with company policies and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including project managers, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the financial matters of assigned projects, including budgeting, billing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records in the firm’s database, including client data, contract tracking, project budgets, and billing & payment terms.
• Advise Project Managers on budgeting for additional services to ensure project profitability.
• Consult with clients on invoicing and adjust invoices as needed.
• Manage accounts payable associated with consultants’ invoices as part of client billing.
• Train new Project Managers on the draft bill process according to standard billing procedures.
• Manage monthly accounts receivable reports and contact clients and project staff in accordance with the collections policy.
• Provide Project Managers with project-related reports such as Project Summary, Office Earnings, Consultant Ledgers, Labor Detail, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Accurate and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Strong business oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Deltek Vision, MS Office/Teams, and Bluebeam (preferred).
• A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and ask questions to increase understanding.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve team goals.

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