Project Billing Administrator - Columbus, OH

ORC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

ClassPass membership

Breethe membership

Job summary

ORC is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project-based accounting and billing in our Columbus office. You will maintain project budgets, prepare client invoices, and support month-end close while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The hybrid position requires residence within a 50-mile radius of our Columbus office, with a mix of office and field work. The role emphasizes collaboration with Project Managers and clients, strong Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Qualifications

• Must have (or be eligible for) a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with project-based accounting or billing is preferred; Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain projects in ORC’s ERP, keeping contract values, budgets, and billing terms accurate.
• Prepare and issue client invoices and follow through on collections.
• Reconcile project financials and resolve billing questions with Project Managers and clients.
• Support month-end close, revenue recognition, and project reporting.
• Track subconsultant invoices and project costs.
• Keep project financial files organized and audit-ready.

Skills

Organized

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Time management

Clear communication

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Excel

Job description

Department: Accounting/Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $38,901 - $68,500 / year

Location: Columbus, OH (this is a hybrid position, and candidate must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's Columbus office)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt; report to local ORC office as requested (not often)

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and maintain projects in ORC’s ERP, keeping contract values, budgets, and billing terms accurate
• Prepare and issue client invoices and follow through on collections
• Reconcile project financials and resolve billing questions with Project Managers and clients
• Support month-end close, revenue recognition, and project reporting
• Track subconsultant invoices and project costs
• Keep project financial files organized and audit-ready

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — accuracy is the heart of this role
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving
• Communicates clearly and professionally — with project managers, clients, and teammates
• Brings a strong service mindset to every internal and client interaction
• Picks up new systems and software quickly
• Is eager to learn and grow in project accounting

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge of project-based accounting or billing (Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills — comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation work

Where You Fit

This posting covers Project Accountant levels 1 and 2, and the pay range shown reflects the full span across the two levels — not the range for any single level.

Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• Project Accountant 1 — $38,901 – $56,804 | Minimum of [1] year of accounting or project billing experience
• Project Accountant 2 — $42,160 – $61,543 | Minimum of [3] years of accounting or project billing experience
• Must include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• ClassPass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.