Project Accountant

Shield Engineering; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of projects from initiation to completion. Responsibilities include coordinating financial management, preparing invoices, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of related experience. Familiarity with project management software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting, project accounting, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and business bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project financial management and budget tracking.
• Prepare and distribute bill packets for invoicing.
• Manage accounts receivable and assist collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial management

Invoicing

Collection efforts

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software (e.g., Deltek Ajera, Vantagepoint)

Job description

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of projects from initiation through completion. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate project set-up, timely invoicing, effective collections, and meaningful reporting. The Project Accountant will collaborate closely with project managers and leadership to maintain financial integrity, support project performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate project financial management, including Level of Effort (LOE), budget tracking, and Professional Services Agreement (PSA) oversight.
• Set up new projects and budgets in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain project records and documentation within the company’s file management system (M: drive).
• Prepare and distribute bill packets for monthly client invoicing.
• Process and issue project invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage accounts receivable (AR), including applying payments, updating necessary reports, and assisting collection efforts to minimize outstanding balances.
• Administer and track contract approvals through DocuSign.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and sector/project analysis to support project managers and leadership.
• Assist in training new project managers on accounting processes, including company-specific tools and systems.
• Assist Lead Accountant with additional projects as needed.

Reporting Responsibility and/or Direction of Others (Supervisor Responsibilities)

• Reports to Lead Accountant.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of other support accounting team members who assist in specific assignments.

Requirements and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years proven work experience in an accounting, project accounting, or bookkeeping role.
• An understanding of accounting systems, databases, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of business bookkeeping procedures and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Additional Qualifications (not Mandatory)

• Experience with project management software such as Deltek Ajera, Vantagepoint, Vision, CLIO, etc.