Project Accounting Specialist — Employee-Owned Growth

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Pet benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Accounting is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support day‑to‑day activities for Project Managers. This role involves invoicing, project setup, revenue analysis, AR issues, and reporting across multiple projects.

Ideally, candidates will have a degree in accounting or business administration and 3+ years in billing, with ERP/accounting software experience and strong Excel proficiency. Office-based with potential field collaboration and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining projects.
• 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.

Skills

Billing experience

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Deltek

Clearview/InFocus

BST Global

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LJA Accounting is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support day‑to‑day activities for Project Managers. This role involves invoicing, project setup, revenue analysis, AR issues, and reporting across multiple projects.

Ideally, candidates will have a degree in accounting or business administration and 3+ years in billing, with ERP/accounting software experience and strong Excel proficiency. Office-based with potential field collaboration and ongoing professional development opportunities.