Job Title: Project Accountant Job Description Join an energetic and creative team where self-expression is encouraged. Collaborate on diverse project types such as mixed-use, urban renewal, public sector, housing, education, institutional, hospitality, and entertainment. The role involves accounting administration with a focus on maintaining courteous, responsive, and reliable interactions with team members and clients. 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. + Work with the San Diego school district and handle projects that can last a couple of years. Essential Skills + 3+ years of experience in accounting or a related field. + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. + Proficiency with financial software platforms such as Unanet or Deltek Vision. + Understanding of project profitability and staff utilization performance. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong understanding of information systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and Excel. + Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) industry is highly preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in billing and collections. + Ability to understand progress billing and project profitability. + Proactively seek solutions to business challenges. + Flexibility with project changes and scrutinized time schedules. + Professionalism through client relations. Work Environment Work onsite in downtown San Diego. Join a growing, studio-style landscape architecture firm with a collaborative approach to design. The firm provides a fun atmosphere and synergistic working environment, encouraging a broad learning experience for the entire team. Comprehensive medical/vision benefits, 401k, and Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as wellness benefits, are provided. 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 19, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.