Project Accountant

Aston Carter • Cleveland, OH • 6h ago

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing client invoicing, managing collections, and budgeting for various projects. You will also provide backup assistance on coding and processing accounts payable, timesheets, and expense reports. Additionally, you will conduct accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, which includes fee and budget entry.

Responsibilities

Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues.

Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.

Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

3+ years of experience in project-related accounting.

Experience in engineering, architecture, or construction industry.

Proficiency in project invoicing and budgeting.

Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Familiarity with Oracle or any ERP system.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience required.

Familiarity with Earned Value Management.

Ability to handle confidential information.

Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.

Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Outlook.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with core hours from 9 AM to 3 PM, but flexible to complete 8 hours a day. After a training period, work is expected to be in the office 3-4 days a week, depending on experience. The position is based in areas outside of Pittsburgh, including Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.90 - $39.25/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 hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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