Senior Project Accountant

Aston Carter; Boca Raton (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Project Accountant to manage financial tasks for complex engineering and architectural projects. The role is remote or hybrid for local candidates, offering flexibility and competitive pay. Candidates need 5+ years experience, expertise in revenue recognition, and proficiency in ERP systems relevant to the AEC industry.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience accounting in AEC firms with revenues over $100M.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of engineering and architectural projects.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance.
• Perform earned value analysis and cost tracking.

Skills

Excel

Revenue recognition

Earned value analysis

GAAP/IFRS understanding

Labor compliance

Education

CPA or CMA certification

Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting

Tools

Infor ERP

Deltek

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of complex engineering and architectural projects. This role is critical in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, compliance with labor laws, and effective cost tracking. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in earned value analysis, percentage-of-completion accounting, and ERP systems tailored to the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of complex engineering and architectural projects.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with labor laws.
• Track costs and perform earned value analysis.
• Utilize percentage-of-completion accounting methods.
• Operate ERP systems tailored to the AEC industry.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting within an AEC firm with revenues over $100M.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Infor, BST, Deltek, or equivalent.
• Expertise in revenue recognition, WIP/percentage of completion accounting, and earned value analysis (EVA).
• Understanding of GAAP/IFRS and labor compliance regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Infor ERP.
• Familiarity with multi-state labor compliance and federal contracting standards.
• CPA or CMA certification.

Work Environment

Remote (East coast hours) or hybrid if local to Boca Raton, FL. The position offers a flexible work model with the option to work from home or visit the corporate headquarters for local candidates. Enjoy competitive pay rates, 401k plans, and insurance offerings. Opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding AEC firm that may lead to a long-term role.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

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 double diamond 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.