Project Accountant

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management, and project budgetingOversee project budgets and provide backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reportsConduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee structures and budget entriesWork with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issuesCoordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirementsAssist with the preparation of project documentationGuide and support junior project accountants as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

5+ years of Project Accounting experienceExperience with project costing, budgeting, and codingExperience with complex invoicingFamiliarity with Earned Value Management principles.Experience w/ contract review and contract complianceAdvanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.Industry experience in Architecture/Design is highly preferred.Experience in drafting subcontracts and tracking deliverables.Systems savvy – Oracle experience preferredExperience in leading or mentoring team members

Work Environment

The role is based in a corporate office in Irvine, situated in a two-story building with an open concept and management offices.

The position starts fully onsite, with the possibility to earn up to two remote days once established.

The company is 100% employee-owned, offering performance based stock options.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $47.12/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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