Project Accountant – Government & DOT Billing

Pennoni Associates Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant in Philadelphia, PA to support financial administration for multiple projects.

The role handles project setup, contract analysis, billing, revenue recognition, maintenance, and closeout to ensure timely invoicing for private-sector and government clients. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of project accounting experience and proficiency in Excel, Access, Outlook, and Acrobat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project billing, invoicing, revenue recognition, contract compliance, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, or client billing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project accounting lifecycle for multiple projects and project managers, including project opening, contract analysis, system setup, billing, ongoing maintenance, revenue recognition, and project closeout.
• Prepare accurate and timely invoices for private-sector and government clients while ensuring alignment with client contracts and applicable requirements.
• Maintain project financial information and support project accounting activities within Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Work with FAR-audited and government-funded projects, including Department of Transportation projects, to support compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with project managers and the billing team manager to review project financials, resolve billing issues, and obtain information needed to complete invoices.
• Prioritize assignments across multiple projects while meeting established billing deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, division managers, regional leaders, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support the continued development and improvement of project accounting and billing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Effective communication

Client billing experience

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Pennoni Associates Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant in Philadelphia, PA to support financial administration for multiple projects.

The role handles project setup, contract analysis, billing, revenue recognition, maintenance, and closeout to ensure timely invoicing for private-sector and government clients. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of project accounting experience and proficiency in Excel, Access, Outlook, and Acrobat.