Project Accounting Specialist

LJA; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is looking for a Project Accounting Specialist to provide essential accounting and administrative support to Project Managers. In this role, you will handle various activities, including invoicing clients, preparing detailed documentation, analyzing job costs, and ensuring compliance.

With a focus on flexibility, LJA offers generous PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your work environment, LJA is the right place for you.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance and experience in billing or accounting, preferably in the engineering or construction sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a billing position.
• Experience with billing for public/government clients is a plus.
• Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for Project Managers.
• Invoicing clients on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Analyze revenue and job costs.

Skills

Billing experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

ERP project-based accounting systems (Deltek, Clearview/InFocus, BST Global)

Job description

What LJA Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Project Accounting Specialist at LJA Accounting, you will be responsible for accounting and administrative support for day‑to‑day activities of Project Managers.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Project setup and maintenance
• Invoicing clients on a weekly/monthly basis – lump sum, time & material, % of completion basis
• Preparing spreadsheet invoices to include detailed backup documentation
• Providing project, billing, A/R and other misc. reports as needed
• Assisting Project Managers and Collections group with resolving outstanding AR issues
• Analyzing revenue and job cost
• Monitoring sub‑consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, tracking payment status
• Reviewing accounts payable and coding, entry as needed
• Archiving documents pertaining to projects and client/sub‑consultant contracts
• Working directly with various project managers, administrative support and management
• Completing special projects as requested by a supervisor or manager

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a billing position
• Intermediate experience with Excel and Microsoft Office

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience with billing for public/government clients is a plus
• Experience with ERP project‑based accounting systems Deltek, Clearview/InFocus, or BST Global is a plus
• Experience with invoice submittal via client portals is a plus
• Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry is a plus

Level Up With LJA

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.