Project Accountant

Project Accountant

The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project accounting system in accordance with contract terms and corporate guidelines. This role manages invoicing processes, including creating, revising, posting, and archiving invoice packets, and supports subconsultant invoice payments. The Project Accountant executes project closeout activities, including complex reconciliations, and provides detailed analysis and research to respond to internal and external client inquiries. They serve as a liaison during audits, analyze work-in-process and accounts receivable, and contribute to the implementation and testing of new departmental software. As a subject matter expert, they offer guidance to peers and assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT. The skills required for this position must be adaptable across various clients and project types.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
• 1+ years of project billing experience within an engineering or architectural company with revenue over $75 million
• 1+ years of experience creating invoices for multi-million dollar projects
• 1+ years of change orders experience
• 1+ years of experience working with project managers to track deadlines and milestones
• Proficient within Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or BST
• Excel - Pivot tables, Vlookups, Sumif's, Index Match

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 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 Oct 13, 2026.