Project Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Accountant to join our dynamic, project-driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, shape financial processes, and contribute to strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

Manage billing, accounts receivable/payable, ensuring timely processing of monthly invoices ($2M/month).Oversee project-level financial management, including monitoring project health and cost performance.Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking, focusing on Direct Labor Ratio and Direct Labor Multiplier.Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close processes.Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership.Communicate with clients and vendors regarding billing and payment issues.Support compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and maintain internal controls.Assist with Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision system operations for project accounting.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including admin, IT, and operations as needed.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 5-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in architecture or engineering services.Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision is required.Strong knowledge of project accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Associate’s degree with additional experience considered).Familiarity with CAS compliance is a plus.

Work Environment

The role requires being fully onsite for approximately the first three months due to training requirements. After the training period, there is flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week. This position reports to the CFO.

Contact Me:

Kaitland Clawson

View my availability here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Please see me for details regarding the company's benefits and their total benefits package. Benefits includes, but is not limited to, health care (including medical, dental, and vision benefits), paid time off, standard vacation days included. Additionally, the company has a competitive salary compensation and bonus potential.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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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