Project Administrator

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Project Administrator in downtown Boston for a hybrid schedule (three days on-site). The role focuses on project administration, billing, and accounting support for a busy, project-based team.

It involves ERP migration work and a heavy invoicing cadence of 100–150 invoices per cycle. You will read contracts, review budgets and terms, and collaborate with project managers and accounting to ensure accurate billing and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek and project billing processes.
• Experience in project administration, billing, or project accounting.
• Ability to read contracts and understand how terms affect billing and setups.
• Experience reviewing bill rates, budgets, contracts, and billing terms for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project administration, billing, and financial support for multiple projects.
• Read and interpret contract provisions and establish accurate project information in Deltek.
• Review initiation docs and validate key contractual elements (values, budgets, scope, terms).
• Generate and distribute prebill reports and coordinate with project managers for approvals.
• Finalize invoices with supporting docs and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Track accounts receivable/payable and assist with monthly close activities.

Skills

Deltek

Project administration

Billing & invoicing

Contract review

Financial reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Administrator

Job Description

The Senior Project Administrator provides comprehensive project administration, billing, and accounting support to a busy, project-based team. This role focuses on project setup, contract review, billing and invoicing, project financial maintenance, and ongoing coordination with internal stakeholders. The position is based in downtown Boston and follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite. It is a 6+ month contract role with strong potential for extension, particularly in connection with an upcoming ERP migration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project administration, billing, and financial support for a large portfolio of projects and project managers.
• Read and interpret contract provisions and establish accurate project information within Deltek in accordance with contract terms and company policies.
• Review project initiation documentation and validate key contractual elements, including contract values, project budgets, scope of services, fee structures and billing types, payment terms, and required approvals and authorizations.
• Verify and update project rate schedules and demographic information provided by project managers to ensure accurate billing and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate markups, tax components, invoice formats, and other billing requirements align with contractual provisions and internal standards.
• Review bill rates, project charges, and budget information for accuracy and promptly identify and address potential discrepancies.
• Initiate the billing cycle by generating and distributing prebill reports within established deadlines.
• Work directly with project managers to review charges, obtain approvals, and make billing edits based on their direction.
• Finalize invoices with all required supporting documentation and attachments, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Generate a high volume of invoices, approximately 100 to 150 per cycle, while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
• Submit finalized invoices to corporate accounting for posting and to clients in accordance with project manager instructions.
• Proactively follow up with project managers to resolve missing information, billing questions, discrepancies, or outstanding approvals.
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable activity as needed to support project processing and financial oversight.
• Complete revenue reviews, project maintenance, billing activities, and other responsibilities in accordance with the monthly accounting close schedule.
• Prepare financial reports, cost analyses, and other management reports for project managers, internal managers, and company leadership.
• Assist with project and accounting data cleanup, validation, and preparation in support of an upcoming ERP migration.
• Provide additional accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and project accounting support as needed during and after the ERP migration.
• Collaborate closely with the existing Senior Project Administrator and other internal stakeholders to ensure projects, billing, and financial information remain accurate and on schedule.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and data integrity.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with Deltek, including project setup and project-based billing functionality.
• Previous experience in project administration, project billing, project accounting, or a similar project-focused role.
• Experience generating invoices and managing billing activities from prebill through final invoice submission.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and understand how contractual terms impact billing and project setup.
• Experience reviewing bill rates, budgets, contracts, project charges, and billing terms for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies before they impact billing or financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with project managers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfort working directly with and following up with multiple project managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while supporting a high volume of projects and invoices.
• Ability to take direction and work independently while proactively raising questions and issues when appropriate.
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Boston three days per week as part of a hybrid work schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.
• Experience performing revenue reviews and supporting monthly accounting close schedules.
• Background in creating financial reports or project cost analysis reports for management.
• Experience with ERP implementation, migration, or data cleanup related to financial and project systems.
• Experience supporting a high volume of projects, invoices, and project managers in a project-based environment.
• Prior work experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, consulting, or similar project-driven organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, to support reporting and documentation.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage documentation, approvals, and billing timelines.
• Self-sufficient and detail-oriented working style, with the ability to quickly step into an established project accounting environment and provide immediate support.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment based in downtown Boston, with three days per week onsite in an office setting and the remaining days worked remotely. The position supports a busy, project-based professional services environment that relies heavily on Deltek for project accounting and billing, as well as Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, and communication. The work involves managing a high volume of projects and invoices, collaborating closely with project managers and corporate accounting, and participating in an upcoming ERP migration. The environment is deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative, with an emphasis on accuracy, timely billing, and smooth financial operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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