Project Accountant at JLG Architects

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budget Monitoring, Billing Management, Contract Compliance, Financial Reporting, MS Excel, MS Word, ERP Systems, Unanet, Data Analysis, Time Management, Communication Skills, Bookkeeping, AEC Industry Knowledge, General Accounting Principles

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Summary: The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial administration of projects across their full lifecycle. This role is the key financial representative for project teams, partnering closely with project managers to monitor budgets, manage billing, and maintain compliance with contract terms. Responsibilities Partner with Project Management at project startup to capture project budgets, resource structures, cost codes, and related accounting setup requirements. Monitor and analyze project financial performance, including labor hours, expenses, utilization, and profitability, throughout project lifecycles to ensure accurate timely and reporting and budget adherence. Maintain detailed project financial documentation, including contracts and change orders, to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Prepare regular project operating reports to communicate billing goals, revenue targets, and financial performance. Review and monitor project cost entry activity, including labor, expenses and consultant costs to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Monitor unbilled fees, work-in-progress, and accounts receivable balances. Manage the invoicing process for assigned projects, ensuring client invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contractual terms and project financial data. Support firmwide financial reporting. All other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of an Associate’s degree and/or relevant experience. 3+ years of demonstrated experience in accounting, book keeping, and/or project management. Proficient understanding of general accounting principles and processes. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. Strong ability to maintain a high level of integrity, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills. Proficient understanding of financial data analysis. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience in ERP systems, Unanet preferred. Project-based accounting or billing experience preferred. Prior Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) industry experience preferred. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities

The Project Accountant manages the financial lifecycle of projects by partnering with project managers to monitor budgets and ensure contract compliance. Key duties include managing the invoicing process, analyzing financial performance, and preparing regular operating reports.