Project Accountant

EEC Environmental; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EEC Environmental is seeking a Project Accountant to support project managers and leadership with precise financial tracking of environmental consulting projects in Orange, CA. You will set up projects, process invoices, and ensure costs align with contracts.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, managing POs, and reconciling revenue and costs while aiding month-end close and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with project accounting for multi-phase or multi-client projects.
• Experience with AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system and process invoices and billings per contract terms.
• Review timesheets and expenses for proper allocation.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontractor invoices; reconcile project revenue and costs.
• Collaborate with project teams to forecast financial performance and assist month-end close.
• Support improvement of financial processes and internal controls.

Skills

Project accounting

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Revenue recognition

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek (Vantage or Vision)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

EEC Environmental is a national environmental consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, stormwater, regulatory compliance, safety, and the assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater. For more than 25 years, the firm has delivered comprehensive environmental solutions, including detailed site assessments and complex subsurface remediation programs. EEC also provides innovative wastewater treatment design, vapor intrusion and indoor air assessment and modeling, and environmental, health, and safety audits. With principals and senior management contributing over a century of combined experience, EEC is recognized as a leading full-service, turnkey provider for projects of all sizes and complexity.

Role Description

The Project Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Orange, CA, responsible for supporting project managers and leadership with accurate and timely financial tracking of environmental consulting projects. Day-to-day tasks include setting up new projects in the accounting system, and processing invoices and billings in accordance with contract terms. The role involves reviewing timesheets and expenses for proper allocation, managing purchase orders and subcontractor invoices, and reconciling project revenue and costs. The Project Accountant will collaborate closely with project teams to forecast project financial performance, assist with month-end closing activities, and ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards. This role also supports continuous improvement of financial processes and tools to enhance project profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in project accounting, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition for multi-phase or multi-client projects.
• Experience with general accounting functions such as accounts receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency with Deltek software (Vantage or Vision) and strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret contracts and work orders, and apply billing terms accurately to project setup and invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with project managers, senior leadership, and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience in project accounting within consulting, engineering, or environmental services is highly valued.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting or professional services firms is a plus, as well as a solid understanding of GAAP and internal control practices.