Project Accountant

Talentify; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Project Accountant (Construction Billing & Job Costing) on a hybrid schedule. The role supports multiple active projects, assisting Project Managers and accounting teams with billing, cost tracking, and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project or construction accounting, strong job costing and invoicing skills, and proficiency in Excel. This contract role offers a hybrid work model and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Accounting or Construction Accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project billing.
• Experience processing invoices and managing project financial documentation.
• Construction industry experience is required.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project invoicing and billing based on contract terms, schedules of values, and project costs
• Review job cost data to ensure project expenses are captured accurately
• Support project financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Review contracts, proposals, and change documentation to ensure billing compliance
• Process and track subcontractor documentation and contractual requirements
• Coordinate collections activities and resolve billing discrepancies
• Manage lien releases, tier releases, and supporting payment documentation
• Prepare certified payrolls, union documentation, and project compliance reports
• Support external audits and project billing reviews
• Partner with Project Managers, General Contractors, and internal teams to ensure accurate project financials

Skills

3+ years of experience

Job costing

Project billing

Invoicing

Construction industry experience

Reconciliation & reporting

Excel skills

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Vista ERP

Job description

Project Accountant (Construction Billing & Job Costing)

Lynnwood, WA (Hybrid)

$38-$43.25/hr

Contract Through January 2027 with Potential for Extension

Join a Growing Construction Leader

Are you a Project Accountant who enjoys digging into job costs, project billing, contract compliance, and working closely with project teams?

A well-established and growing construction organization is seeking a Project Accountant to support multiple active projects while partnering with Project Managers, subcontractors, and accounting teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative environment where you'll have visibility across project operations and play a key role in maintaining project financial health.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, Fridays remote

Potential for long-term extension

Collaborative team of Project Accountants and AP professionals

Hands-on involvement with high-profile construction projects

Opportunity to expand your expertise in construction accounting, project billing, and job costing

Flexible work arrangement with potential for additional remote flexibility after training

What You’ll Do

• Manage project invoicing and billing based on contract terms, schedules of values, and project costs
• Review job cost data to ensure project expenses are captured accurately
• Support project financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Review contracts, proposals, and change documentation to ensure billing compliance
• Process and track subcontractor documentation and contractual requirements
• Coordinate collections activities and resolve billing discrepancies
• Manage lien releases, tier releases, and supporting payment documentation
• Prepare certified payrolls, union documentation, and project compliance reports
• Support external audits and project billing reviews
• Partner with Project Managers, General Contractors, and internal teams to ensure accurate project financials

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Accounting or Construction Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of job costing and project billing
• Experience processing invoices and managing project financial documentation
• Construction industry experience is required
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vista ERP
• Experience supporting subcontractors or specialty contractors
• Knowledge of certified payroll, union reporting, and construction compliance documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Ideal Backgrounds

You'll likely be successful in this role if you've worked as a:

• Project Accountant
• Construction Accountant
• Billing Specialist (Construction)
• Job Cost Accountant
• Project Coordinator with accounting responsibilities

Experience from commercial construction, specialty contractors, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, or general contractors is highly valued.

Work Environment

You'll join a supportive accounting team consisting of Project Accountants and AP professionals in a fast-paced construction environment. This role offers a mix of independent project ownership and team collaboration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both detailed financial work and cross-functional partnership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lynnwood, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lynnwood,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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