Project Accountant

NV5, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant in Cary, North Carolina. You will partner with Project Managers to set up, bill, and close projects efficiently, ensuring revenue is recognized correctly and data remains accurate.

You will establish new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint, input budgets, maintain records, generate invoices, and assist with AR. This is a fast-paced role offering growth in a dynamic engineering consulting environment and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer skills; learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with high accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborate across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service mindset; build relationships.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach; deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to set up new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Enter project budgets and upload documentation during setup.
• Maintain project records, process change orders and task authorizations.
• Review project reports to identify revenue errors and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor unbilled project activity and manage labor adjustments.
• Support project closeout and finalize all transactions.
• Prepare monthly invoices for PM review and timely client billing.
• Distribute invoices to clients accurately and on time.
• Assist with accounts receivable reviews and collections to support cash flow.
• Provide additional accounting and project support as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Accountant to join our growing team in Cary, North Carolina. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Managers to help ensure projects are set up, managed, billed, and closed efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong internal relationships, and contributing to the financial success of impactful projects.

• Partner with Project Managers to establish new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint ensuring project setup aligns with contract requirements, billing terms, and revenue recognition methods.


• Enter project budgets and upload all required documentation during project setup.


• Maintain project records throughout the project lifecycle, including processing change orders and additional task authorizations.


• Review and analyze project reports to identify and resolve revenue generation errors and maintain project data integrity.


• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor and manage unbilled project activity.


• Process labor adjustments as needed to maintain accurate project financials.


• Support project closeout activities, ensuring all transactions are completed and projects are properly finalized.


• Prepare monthly invoices for Project Manager review and approval while ensuring compliance with client billing requirements.


• Finalize and distribute invoices to clients in a timely and accurate manner.


• Assist with accounts receivable reviews and collection efforts to support healthy project cash flow.


• Provide additional accounting and project support as needed.

What Makes You Successful

You are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You enjoy working collaboratively with project teams, have a strong attention to detail, and take pride in delivering accurate financial information that helps drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify solutions.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with strong overall computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.


• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently across all levels of the organization.


• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset, with the ability to build positive working relationships with project teams and stakeholders.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs and processes.


• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in project accounting, professional services, engineering, architecture, or consulting environments.


• Experience with Deltek Vision or similar project-based accounting software.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.