Senior Project Accountant

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Project Accountant plays a key role in overseeing project-based financial activities, ensuring accurate billing, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. This position works closely with technical project managers, clients, contractors, and public agencies, providing clear financial guidance and training while supporting a growing organization. The role operates with general direction, taking ownership of routine accounting functions and contributing leadership support on non-routine work and special financial projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and complete monthly project billing, ensuring all billing transactions are completed on time and accurately recorded.
• Onboard new projects from an accounting perspective, including reviewing contracts and contract amendments and managing related financial documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and summary reports for the office and by project, and present clear financial summaries to executive leadership and project managers.
• Perform ongoing financial analysis and revenue recognition for assigned projects.
• Manage cash flow and accounts receivable by coordinating and pursuing collections and making deposits.
• Maintain accurate project, billing, and client information in the accounting and CRM systems.
• Coordinate timesheet submissions and complete payroll and benefit-related accounting tasks.
• Train and support project managers and staff on billing, timesheet, and accounting processes to ensure strong financial execution and adherence to accounting goals.
• Collaborate with project managers across various disciplines to align financial execution with project objectives and overall accounting and financial goals.
• Prepare general ledger and journal entries and review a high volume of transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and reconciliation.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities for projects and the office.
• Meet multiple critical deadlines on a monthly basis while managing competing priorities.
• Research and assist with special financial projects as assigned, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Apply thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and project accounting principles in daily work.
• Analyze accounting processes, identify discrepancies and errors, and recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Superior understanding of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger, project costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll.
• Demonstrated experience preparing project invoices and managing monthly billing cycles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and summarizing financial results for leadership and non-financial audiences.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting, payroll, and CRM software.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) within the engineering industry and how to calculate them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical project managers, clients, public agencies, and contractors.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Sound decision-making skills regarding discrepancies and other errors, with the ability to analyze processes and pursue improvement.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and manage time, workload, and stress effectively.
• High individual moral and ethical standards.
• Experience with journal entries, balance sheet preparation, general ledger accounting, reconciliation, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting.
• Experience in construction or project-based billing and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet A/E and Paycom or similar project accounting and payroll platforms.
• Previous experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience with other AEC project accounting platforms, such as Unanet.
• Experience with annual budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Comfort working in a growing company and flexibility with evolving job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to train, coach, and support colleagues and to share responsibilities seamlessly as a collaborative team member.
• Confidence communicating with technical project managers, clients, and public agencies.
• Genuine interest in training and supporting the people you work with.
• Experience using Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and their integration with accounting processes.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment within a smaller, growing organization of approximately 70 employees that fosters a family-like atmosphere and close-knit culture. The Senior Project Accountant will share an office with an accounting assistant and potentially another administrative team member, supporting collaborative work and frequent communication. Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offering half-day Fridays. The role uses modern accounting, project management, and CRM technologies, including platforms such as Unanet A/E and Paycom, along with advanced use of Microsoft Office applications. The organization offers benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, company store allowance, and professional development and certification support. Bonus opportunities are available and are typically based on company and personal performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive salary, full-time role Performance bonus opportunities (Bonus potential based on company/personal performance 8-10% on average (twice a year)) Half-Day Fridays Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-paid short-term/long-term disability & life insurance 401(k) with employer match 9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO Company store allowance Professional development and certification support

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Savannah, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.