Project Accountant

Aston Carter • Baltimore, MD • 59min ago

Project Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Construction Accountant to join our team and manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects. You will play a crucial role in tracking and analyzing project costs, ensuring financial alignment with budgets, and facilitating accurate project cost reporting.

Responsibilities

Track and analyze project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets.

Oversee the financial management of multiple projects.

Manage job cost systems, including data input, account reconciliation, and variance analysis.

Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure accurate project cost reporting.

Assist with project closeouts, including final invoicing and lien releases.

Prepare and submit accurate and timely project invoices.

Verify that billing aligns with project contracts and milestones.

Compile required supporting documentation.

Coordinate with project managers to address any billing discrepancies.

Rectify billing errors as needed to maintain the accuracy of invoices.

Manage the entire accounts payable process, including processing invoices and pay applications, verifying contract values and retainage calculations, coding, posting, and disbursing payments.

Reconcile vendor and subcontractor accounts.

Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to resolve payment discrepancies.

Support month- and year-end close processes as requested, including maintaining committed cost accuracy, and management of open items, such as unbilled invoices.

Prepare forecasts and cash flow reports.

Assist in the preparation of WIP schedules for ongoing construction projects.

Provide management with requested reports as necessary.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles and industry standards.

Provide excellent customer service by responding to clients' concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.

Manage the company's compliance with income, gross receipts, and sales taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

Update software programs and archive databases as required.

Ensure accurate data synchronization between ERP, Procore, and/or Timberscan.

Essential Skills

Strong integrity and work ethic.

Strong technical skills.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

A minimum of 3-5 years in construction accounting or a similar role.

Previous experience with construction project accounting software (e.g., Procore, Sage 100 Contractor, Timberscan, and Textura).

Experience in architecture and engineering/construction AIA completion billing, job costing, and/or service provider accounting.

Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and project documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to seek out information and find solutions to keep projects on track financially.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Thorough understanding of job cost accounting and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in architecture and engineering/construction AIA completion billing.

Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and project documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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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