Project Accountant

Chen Moore and Associates; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible schedules

Continuing education

Mentorship programs

Job summary

ChenMoore is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial success of civil engineering projects. You will work with Project Managers to set up projects, monitor costs, and produce timely financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on profitability, cash flow, and informed decision-making, with emphasis on accurate budgeting, billing, and revenue recognition in a project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in a project-based accounting environment.
• Experience in civil engineering, architecture, or professional services preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, budgeting, and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the ERP system with contract values, billing terms, revenue methods, and budgets.
• Monitor project performance including labor, expenses, and profitability.
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and earned revenue.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure proper project coding and cost allocation.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Deltek Vision

Deltek Ajera

Job description

Founded in 1986, ChenMoore has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. ChenMoore’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. ChenMoore prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. ChenMoore promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. ChenMoore promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

ChenMoore's headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Pensacola, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. ChenMoore currently employs over one hundred and seventy (180) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

ChenMoore is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support the financial success of our civil engineering projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers (PMs) to oversee project setup, budgeting, billing, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate thrives in a project-based environment and plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information that drives profitability, cash flow, and informed business decisions.

Why This Role Matters

As a Project Accountant, you are a strategic partner to our project teams. Your ability to provide reliable financial insights and maintain strong financial controls directly contributes to project performance and overall company success.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the ERP system, including contract values, billing terms, revenue methods, and budgets
• Monitor project performance, including labor, expenses, consultant costs, and profitability
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and earned revenue
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate budgets and forecasts
• Ensure proper project coding and cost allocation

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare and process client invoices (time & materials, lump sum, and unit-based billing)
• Manage progress billing and percentage-of-completion calculations
• Review unbilled labor, expenses, and WIP to ensure timely invoicing
• Apply appropriate revenue recognition methods (WIP-based, percent complete, milestone-based)
• Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and client requirements
• Support retainage tracking and billing

Accounts Receivable Support

• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections
• Review aging reports and elevate issues when necessary
• Partner with Project Managers to support collection strategies

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in a project-based accounting environment
• Experience in civil engineering, architecture, or professional services preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Job costing and budgeting
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience is preferred over a degree, but degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is welcome
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, Deltek Ajera, or similar ERP systems

About Us

Founded in 1986, ChenMoore has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. ChenMoore’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. ChenMoore prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. ChenMoore promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. ChenMoore promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

ChenMoore's headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Pensacola, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. ChenMoore currently employs over one hundred and seventy (180) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

ChenMoore is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support the financial success of our civil engineering projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers (PMs) to oversee project setup, budgeting, billing, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate thrives in a project-based environment and plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information that drives profitability, cash flow, and informed business decisions.

Why This Role Matters

As a Project Accountant, you are a strategic partner to our project teams. Your ability to provide reliable financial insights and maintain strong financial controls directly contributes to project performance and overall company success.

Project Financial Management

• Set up new projects in the ERP system, including contract values, billing terms, revenue methods, and budgets
• Monitor project performance, including labor, expenses, consultant costs, and profitability
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and earned revenue
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate budgets and forecasts
• Ensure proper project coding and cost allocation

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare and process client invoices (time & materials, lump sum, and unit-based billing)
• Manage progress billing and percentage-of-completion calculations
• Review unbilled labor, expenses, and WIP to ensure timely invoicing
• Apply appropriate revenue recognition methods (WIP-based, percent complete, milestone-based)
• Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and client requirements
• Support retainage tracking and billing

Accounts Receivable Support

• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections
• Review aging reports and elevate issues when necessary
• Partner with Project Managers to support collection strategies

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in a project-based accounting environment
• Experience in civil engineering, architecture, or professional services preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Project accounting principles
  • Billing methods (percent complete, time & expense, not-to-exceed, etc.)
  • Job costing and budgeting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience is preferred over a degree, but degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is welcome
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, Deltek Ajera, or similar ERP systems

ChenMoore's High Standard of Professionalism

ChenMoore is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal "Search for Excellence". We offer a career opportunity rather than a job - an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of ChenMoore are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

ChenMoore is a Great Place to Work!

• Named "Top 500 Design Firm" nationally by ENR
• Named 'Best Places to Work For' nationally by the Zweig Group in the Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014-2025.
• Named to the 'Hot Firm's List' nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2025.
• ChenMoore is regularly recognized as a 'Best Firm to Work For' by the South Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• 401(k) Plan – Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ChenMoore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.