Project Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Project Accountant in San Diego to support project-related financial operations, including invoices, payments, and reporting. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls within a fast-paced environment.

You will handle accounts payable processing, vendor management, and project cost tracking, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting across assigned projects.

Formación

• 2-5+ years of accounting, project accounting, or accounts payable experience required.
• Association or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP software and Excel required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and within timelines.
• Manage project-related accounting activities including invoices and payments.
• Maintain vendor accounts and resolve payment inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and coordinate invoicing resolutions.
• Prepare electronic vendor payments with proper approvals.

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Project accounting

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance or Business degree preferred

Herramientas

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Salary: USD72500 - USD72500 per year

Project Accountant

The Project Accountant will excel in a fast-paced accounting environment, supporting project-related financial operations, invoice processing, vendor management, billing activities, payment administration, account reconciliations, and compliance requirements while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and financial integrity.

DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and within established timelines, reviewing documentation and validating transaction details prior to entry.
• Manage project-related accounting activities, including invoices, payments, compliance tracking, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Maintain vendor accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve payment-related inquiries through professional written and verbal communication.
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify outstanding items, and coordinate resolution of invoicing and payment issues.
• Prepare and process electronic vendor payments while ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Track subcontractor invoices and project costs, ensuring timely receipt, processing, and payment of project-related obligations.
• Review expense reports, payment requests, and invoices for compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and verify supporting documentation to ensure accurate expense reporting.
• Assist with billing activities, payment applications, lien documentation, aging reports, cash applications, and contract-related accounting functions.
• Generate and maintain reports including accounts payable, contract status, job cost, and other project financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized project and accounting documentation in accordance with audit and recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5+ years of accounting, project accounting, or accounts payable experience required; experience within construction or project-based industries preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, project accounting principles, vendor management, reconciliations, and contract-related financial activities.
• Experience with accounting and ERP software; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating