Project Accountant at Aston Carter

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

91520.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Accounting, Billing, Collections, Contract Management, Financial Reporting, Vendor Management, Accrual Processing, Project Costing, Profitability Analysis, Relationship Building, ERP Software, Time Tracking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Forecasting, Documentation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Project Accountant Responsibilities Maintain courteous, responsive, and reliable interactions with team members and clients. Streamline systems for project file management and contract documentation processes. Review and maintain contract status throughout the life of the project, including additional service contracts. Manage certificates of insurance and other billing support. Coordinate time tracking system reporting for billing purposes, including archives program coordination. Handle accounts receivable, including project revenue cycle, forecasts, billings, collections, financials, utilization, and process documentation. Provide weekly and monthly updates to management. Manage accounts payable, including vendor and expense management, accrual data entry/processing, and monthly reconciliation. Calculate project costing and profitability, as well as employee project bonuses. Communicate and build strong relationships with project managers to ensure everything aligns with the project goals. Sign lien releases and possibly assist with CRM and ERP integration. Qualifications: Associates or higher in accounting, finance, business or related field of study 3+ years of project accounting experience, preferably from architecture, engineering, or construction Proficient with ERP software (Unanet or Deltek a plus!) Have strong experience with project billing and collections Understand progressive/ percentage billing Experience working with PM's, vendors, and other departments Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85280.00 - $91520.00/yr. Comprehensive medical/vision benefits, 401k, and Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as wellness benefits, are provided. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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 for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining project file management and contract documentation, managing accounts receivable and payable, and providing financial updates to management. They will also handle project costing and profitability calculations while ensuring strong communication with project managers.