Project Accountant

Description

• Review consultant invoices against contract terms; approve and route for payment.
• Build and maintain project financial structures, including Schedules of Values, in Deltek and Excel.
• Ensure invoices align to contracts, schedules, and billing deadlines.
• Review contracts and participate in project kickoffs to confirm billing requirements and financial setup.
• Produce recurring reporting for leadership, including AR and cash receipt summaries.
• Prepare and process accurate monthly billing in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Audit projects as needed to confirm financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support project managers with budgeting, forecasting, labor tracking, and cost analysis.
• Participate in weekly/monthly billing and AR meetings and provide clear status updates.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts; ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Track and manage Accounts Receivable, flagging risk and following up with teams to support collection.

Requirements

We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join a fast-moving design studio supporting high-profile interior and architecture projects. This person will be a key partner to project teams, helping manage the full financial lifecycle of projects—from setup through closeout. If you’re organized, proactive, and confident working in a project-based environment, this could be a great fit.

• Strong working knowledge of Deltek (Vision, Vantagepoint, or Ajera).
• Clear communicator who enjoys partnering with project teams and leadership.
• 2–4+ years of project accounting experience, ideally in AEC, interiors, or professional services.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong follow-through and deadline management.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working across multiple budgets and billing structures.
• Familiarity with percent-complete billing and phased design/construction workflows is a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance