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Project Accountant

United States, Denver Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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The Project Accountant is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, serving as a liaison between accounting, project services, and project management teams. This role is responsible for managing project invoicing, billing, project setup, accounts receivable support, and related financial activities for a portfolio of projects. The position supports labor, reimbursable expense, and time-and-material billing, including domestic and international project activity, and assists with project financial reporting, revenue recognition, and operational support. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and experienced in project-based accounting within the architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or detail oriented services environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage all aspects of client invoicing for an assigned portfolio of projects and project managers
  • Process billing for labor, reimbursable expenses, and time-and-material contracts
  • Review billing data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure invoices align with contract terms
  • Collaborate with project managers and clients to confirm invoicing requirements and maintain alignment across accounts
  • Support accounts receivable activities, including billing follow-up, past-due collections, and resolution of client invoice inquiries
  • Complete supporting billing documentation such as lien waivers, payment applications, schedules of values, and related items to facilitate payment
  • Set up new projects in the ERP system and review project setup to ensure alignment with contract details
  • Maintain project data integrity in the ERP system, including project structure, cost tracking, and revenue methods
  • Assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition processes and understand the impact of project financial inputs on revenue recognition
  • Review timesheets and payroll allocations to verify labor is charged to the correct projects
  • Support domestic and international stakeholders across multiple offices, including multicurrency billing activity
  • Generate, analyze, and maintain reports using Excel
  • Assist with annual audit support related to project documentation and financial records
  • Provide ad hoc support to leadership and cross-functional teams as needed

Requirements

  • 1–3+ years of experience in project accounting, billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, or staff accounting
  • Experience in the architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or detail oriented services industry preferred
  • Proficiency with ERP systems required
  • Deltek Vantagepoint experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external clients
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality
  • Flexible, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive, team-oriented mindset with strong customer service focus

Nice to have

  • Experience in the architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or detail oriented services industry preferred
  • Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
  • Deltek Vantagepoint experience strongly preferred

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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