Project Accountant 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting, with backup support on A/P, time sheets, and expense reports. You'll help maintain contract documentation and deliver timely financial data to project managers.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with Earned Value Management, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry.
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues.
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

EVMS familiarity

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Handling confidential information

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Position: Project Accountant 1

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location

United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Accounting

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting Date

Jul 20, 2026

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.