Job Title: Project AccountantJob Description
The Project Accountant oversees monthly billing and accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate coding, proper charges in accordance with agreement terms, and timely financial processing for all projects.
Responsibilities
Process monthly billing for the company, ensuring all charges align with the terms of contracts and agreements.
Prepare and bill AIA documents and time and materials (T&M) invoices using Vista Construction Management Software.
Initialize, review, and send billings to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
Scan and attach all invoices into the computer system to maintain complete and organized electronic records.
Collaborate with multiple project managers and work within various customer portals to manage billing and documentation.
Maintain billing files for all projects and close jobs in the system when work is completed.
Review and send customer statements on a monthly basis to support collections and account reconciliation.
Monitor past due invoices, contact customers regarding outstanding balances, and record detailed notes in the computer system for follow-up and review.
Process timecards for the assigned company entity, ensuring accurate entry for job cost and payroll purposes.
Execute applicable updates and generate reports for job cost tracking and analysis.
Review vendor statements and reconcile them with internal records to resolve discrepancies.
Receive, process, and post accounts payable invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payment.
Review compliance holds on payments and release them as necessary in accordance with company policies and project requirements.
Manage subcontract and purchase order lien waivers, ensuring proper documentation is collected and maintained.
Process job cost adjustments to reflect accurate costs and changes on projects.
Collect vendor certified payrolls and review them for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare company certified payroll reports, notarize them as required, and distribute via email to appropriate recipients.
Operate office machinery such as phones, copiers, and related equipment as part of daily duties.
Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support project and company operations.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, including processing and posting payable invoices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to accurately process billing, AIA documents, and T&M invoices.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding, documentation, and job cost adjustments.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with project managers, vendors, and customers.
Basic skills in operating office machinery such as phones, copiers, and related equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Vista Viewpoint or Vista Construction Management Software is preferred.
Background in the construction industry is highly preferred.
Experience with vertical construction or site-work projects is beneficial.
Ability to work with multiple project managers and navigate various customer billing portals.
Strong organizational skills for maintaining billing files, certified payroll records, and lien waivers.
Comfort working with certified payroll processes, including collecting, reviewing, preparing, and notarizing reports.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees who take a 30-minute lunch may end their workday earlier on Fridays, typically around 2:00 p.m. The dress code is business casual. The work is primarily performed in an office setting, with basic office equipment such as phones and copiers used daily. The environment involves only occasional exposure to noise, stress, and time pressures, and is seldom exposed to odor, dirt, heat, cold, poor ventilation, smoke, or personal safety concerns.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA.
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 onsite position in Lancaster,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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® Platinum Award 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
