Senior Project Billing & Cost Controller

Zapata Incorporated; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company seeking a Project Billing Accountant for the Charlotte, NC headquarters. The role supports budgeting, cost tracking, and precise billing for both commercial and government-funded projects while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and internal controls.

The position collaborates with operations and accounting teams to deliver accurate project financials, manage budgets, and provide insightful cost analyses in a dynamic professional services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8 years of accounting or project accounting experience.
• Experience with government contracting and FAR-allowable costs preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel; BC365 GovCon system experience preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including budgets and cost structures.
• Prepare and process project billings, including time & materials and fixed price contracts.
• Assist with client and government contract billing requirements and documentation.
• Track project costs such as labor, subcontracts, direct expenses, and overhead.
• Support revenue recognition and work in progress (WIP) reporting.
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and communicate variances to project managers.
• Assist with indirect cost allocations and analysis.
• Support month end close related to project accounting with some general ledger accounting.
• Maintain organized project and contract financial records for audit readiness.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

BC365 GovCon system

Job description

ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company seeking a Project Billing Accountant for the Charlotte, NC headquarters. The role supports budgeting, cost tracking, and precise billing for both commercial and government-funded projects while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and internal controls.

The position collaborates with operations and accounting teams to deliver accurate project financials, manage budgets, and provide insightful cost analyses in a dynamic professional services