Project Accountant

Job Description

The Project Accountant will take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting. The role involves conducting accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, including fee and budget entry. The Project Accountant will work closely with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues. They will also coordinate the project accounting system within the department and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.Provide backup assistance on coding and processing vendor invoices, time sheets, and expense reports.Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

Experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, project accounting, and client invoicing.Proficiency in collections management and project budgeting.1-2 years of experience working with billing, invoices, and purchase orders.Experience working with project managers and knowledge of the engineering industry.Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups, sum ifs, pivot tables, and basic financial calculations.Familiarity with ERP software (Oracle).Proficiency with Adobe, PDF, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.Prior experience with Oracle EBS, Pronto, and Business Intelligence is advantageous.Familiarity with Earned Value Management.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.Ability to handle confidential information.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. There is potential for one day per week of remote work once fully trained

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.88 - $29.80/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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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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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