Project Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a client seeking a Project Accountant to support financial success across multiple projects. You will monitor budgets, prepare reports, manage billing, and partner with project managers to ensure accurate accounting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with AIA forms (G702/G703). ERP experience is highly valued in a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Project Accounting or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing and processing AIA billing forms (G702/G703), progress billings, retainage, and change orders.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Viewpoint, Deltek, Epicor, QuickBooks).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).
• Experience in project budgeting, job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and contract accounting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete schedules.
• Process customer billings, including progress, milestone billing, AIA billing, and change orders.
• Prepare, review, and submit AIA payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Review project-related expenses for accurate coding and policy compliance.
• Reconcile project accounts and assist with month-end/year-end close.
• Collaborate with project managers to track financial performance and variances.
• Support contract administration with billing requirements, retainage, lien waivers, revenue recognition.
• Assist with audits and provide financial documentation as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis duties.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost accounting

AIA billing

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Viewpoint

Deltek

Epicor

QuickBooks

Job description

Project Accountant

About the Company and Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established and growing organization specializing in innovative guidance and technology solutions. Known for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional customer service, the company offers a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact. They are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join their accounting and finance team.

Why work here:

• Collaborative accounting and project management teams with supportive leadership.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technology projects in a growing industry.
• Positive company culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous professional development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial success of multiple projects by monitoring project costs, preparing financial reports, managing billing, and partnering with project managers throughout the project lifecycle. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in project-based accounting.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Accountant:

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete schedules.
• Process customer billings, including progress billing, milestone billing, AIA billing applications (G702/G703), and change orders.
• Prepare, review, and submit AIA payment applications and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review project-related expenses to ensure accurate coding and compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile project accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with project managers to track financial performance, manage contract billings, and identify budget variances.
• Support contract administration by reviewing project terms, billing requirements, retainage, lien waivers, and revenue recognition.
• Assist with audits and provide financial documentation as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications of the Project Accountant:

• 3+ years of experience in Project Accounting, Construction Accounting, Cost Accounting, or General Accounting in a project-based environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing and processing AIA billing forms (G702/G703), progress billings, retainage, and change orders.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Viewpoint, Deltek, Epicor, or QuickBooks is highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial reporting.
• Experience with project budgeting, job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, progress billing, and contract accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with project managers, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in construction, engineering, industrial manufacturing, technology integration, infrastructure, systems installation, or specialty contracting is highly preferred.

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