Project Accountant

Essenti Talent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k match

PTO

Performance bonus

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Project Accountant for an on-site role in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a growing construction leader. You will join a team that values variety, trust, and a laid-back culture.

You will manage project finances using Sage 300, collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets and risks, and handle vendor compliance, AP, and sales/use tax. The company offers strong benefits and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Ability to solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances from setup to monthly billing using Sage 300
• Partner with project managers to track budgets, analyze risks, and spot savings
• Handle vendor compliance, accounts payable, and sales/use tax

Skills

Verbal communication

Advanced Excel

Problem solving under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Fort Wayne accountants, do you want to team up with a growing construction leader?

Our client is expanding its Project Accountant team on-site in Fort Wayne, IN. If you love variety, high trust, and a laid-back culture (with free Friday team lunches!), this is for you.

What you’ll do:

• Manage project finances from setup to monthly billing using Sage 300.
• Partner with project managers to track budgets, analyze risks, and spot savings.
• Handle vendor compliance, accounts payable, and sales/use tax.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a MUST
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Knack for solving problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Why apply?

You get a supportive team, excellent training, and a strong benefits package (medical, 401k match, PTO, and a performance bonus).

Note: This is an on-site role looking for local/commutable candidates only.

Complete description available upon request.