Project Accountant

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Project Accountant for a full-time, hourly role. You will handle project start-up, billing, and invoicing, following established processes while supporting the Project Accounting Manager.

Collaborate with project teams and managers, process batch billings, ensure accurate postings, and resolve billing issues. Knowledge of Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus; strong attention to detail and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years in project administration, preferably in an engineering or construction related field.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead new project start-up entries and additions.
• Prepare batch billings and finalize invoices for submission to clients.
• Ensure all billing transactions are accurately completed and recorded.
• Communicate and investigate billing issues and resolve with Project Accounting Manager.
• Review billing status of projects to ensure client and internal dates are met.
• Vehicle Log entries and ownership of Master log/tracking records.
• Unit corrections and data integrity tasks.
• Support payroll and timesheets processing to ensure weekly postings and timely corrections.
• Generate and review various reports for the billing/accounting team.

Skills

Deltek Vision

Deltek Vantagepoint

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Invoicing procedures

Prioritization

Oral & written communication

Job description

Join our team as a Project Accountant and play a key role in ensuring accurate, contract-compliant billing for dynamic, client-focused projects. This full-time, hourly position offers the opportunity to collaborate with project team and project managers while gaining hands-on experience in various accounting functions within a supportive and professional environment.

Project Accountant

Complete Project start-up and billings in a timely, accurate approach while following established company processes or procedures. Assist Project Accounting Manager as directed to accomplish billing period goals.

Responsibilities

• New Project start-up entry/additions.
• Prepare bath billings and finalize invoices for submission to clients.
• Ensure all billing transactions are accurately completed and recorded.
• Communicate, investigate billing issues and resolve with Project Accounting Manager.
• Review billing status of projects to ensure client & internal billing period dates are met.
• Vehicle Log entries and ownership of Master log entry/tracking records.
• Unit Corrections.
• Support payroll and Sectors to ensure timely posting of weekly timesheets and provide timely timesheet corrections.
• Generate and review various reports for the billing/accounting Team.

Knowledge and Skills: Project Accountant

Working experience in Deltek, experience with Vision or Vantagepoint a plus.

Attention to detail is a must; strong analytical skills favored

Ability to apply and adapt quickly to new invoicing procedures

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary with positive attitude

Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position

This position requires being able to implement and maintain the workflow and assignments adequate for achieving the Company’s goals and objectives.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Working experience in Deltek, experience with Vision or Vantagepoint a plus.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years in project administration, preferably in an engineering or construction related field.

Annual Salary Range or Hourly Rate: $28.00 - $35.00 (Depending on Experience)

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.