Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant II with a strong expertise in government contracts to join our Accounting team. This role involves monitoring the progress of government projects, ensuring proper financial oversight, and supporting reporting activities. The ideal candidate will excel at managing multiple priorities and have a passion for building processes from the ground up. This position is based in Austin, TX and reports to the Manager of Project Accounting.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain project expense reports, including reviewing and processing change orders, budget adjustments, and internal scope changes.

Monitor and record allocations for job costing of specific projects periodically.

Analyze project expenses and budget-to-actual reports with construction project managers on a weekly basis.

Provide percentage-of-completion data to support revenue recognition.

Perform monthly invoicing for time and materials and firm fixed-price contracts, ensuring billings comply with contract terms.

Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable and project accounting systems, tracking invoiced-to-date and remaining funds for all task orders.

Conduct final invoice reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements for timely payment.

Participate in special projects and perform ad hoc tasks as needed.

Support the development of reporting and accounting processes as the company scales.

Prepare schedules, journal entries, calculate accruals, and perform account reconciliations.

Assist with month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Support annual financial statement audits and interact with external auditors during the year-end process.

Focuses almost 100% on the government side of the work. Occasional opportunity to impact private sector.

Project based billing on a day to day, and then managing the project budgets will take up a considerable amount of time. Change orders associated with requisitions, impact to project margins, reviewing/auditing timesheets from projects. Government compliance may require some specific timing/auditing/reviewing of details.

Skills

Government Construction, Government Project Accounting, Project accounting, Corporate Finance, Analystics, Financial Analytics, ERP, Budgeting Software, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, CPA, Netsuite, Procore, Monograph, Workday

Top Skills Details

Government Construction,Government Project Accounting,Project accounting,Corporate Finance,Analystics,Financial Analytics,ERP,Budgeting Software,Budgeting,Microsoft Excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills:

Active or inactive CPA license.

Experience with NetSuite and Procore strongly preferred.

Advanced Excel capabilities for reporting and analysis.

NTH: Revenue recognition - managing large budgets.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX 78744.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX 78744.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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