Project Accountant

London Approach; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Two weeks PTO

5 sick days

7 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Discretionary performance bonus

Growth opportunities within accounting

Job summary

Commercial Contractor in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Project Accountant to join our collaborative accounting team. You’ll manage project financials from setup through billing and collections, helping keep budgets and invoicing accurate.

You’ll work closely with the Controller and accounting staff to ensure timely billing, strong cash flow, and organized project records across a portfolio of roughly 30 projects. Growth potential is available within the team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to project-based accounting.
• Construction industry experience is a plus; project accounting in other industries will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of approximately 30 projects, along with smaller jobs, from initial setup through ongoing billing and collections.
• Set up projects in the accounting system and review project information for accuracy.
• Prepare and manage project billing and serve as the primary contact for billing and collection inquiries.
• Coordinate project invoices, accounts payable items, and certificates of insurance.
• Review incoming documentation for completeness and accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on missing information.
• Work closely with the Controller and accounting team to keep project financial activity organized and up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Issue resolution

Tools

Spectrum

Job description

A well-established commercial contractor is seeking a Project Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This opportunity offers hands-on responsibility for project financials, a supportive work environment, and room for advancement. Team members have grown from accounting and billing support positions into project accounting and leadership roles.

What You’ll Do

• Support a portfolio of approximately 30 projects, along with smaller jobs, from initial setup through ongoing billing and collections.
• Set up projects in the accounting system and review project information for accuracy.
• Prepare and manage project billing and serve as the primary contact for billing and collection inquiries.
• Coordinate project invoices, accounts payable items, and certificates of insurance.
• Review incoming documentation for completeness and accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on missing information.
• Work closely with the Controller and accounting team to keep project financial activity organized and up to date.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 1–3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to project-based accounting.
• Construction industry experience is a plus; project accounting experience in other industries will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Experience with Spectrum accounting software is a plus.

Benefits & Growth

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Two weeks of PTO, five sick days, and seven paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition and student loan assistance after one full year of employment.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus after one year.
• Opportunities to learn, take on additional responsibility, and advance within the accounting team.