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Aston Carter · 11 hours ago

Project Accountant

Austin, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$48/hr - $58/hr

3+ years exp

Aston Carter is a corporate talent solutions provider specializing in various sectors including accounting and finance. They are seeking an experienced Project Accountant II to oversee government projects, ensuring financial oversight and supporting reporting activities. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities and help build processes as the company scales.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain project expense reports, including reviewing and processing change orders, budget adjustments, and internal scope changes

Monitor and record allocations for job costing of specific projects periodically

Analyze project expenses and budget-to-actual reports with construction project managers on a weekly basis

Provide percentage-of-completion data to support revenue recognition

Perform monthly invoicing for time and materials and firm fixed-price contracts, ensuring billings comply with contract terms

Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable and project accounting systems, tracking invoiced-to-date and remaining funds for all task orders

Conduct final invoice reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements for timely payment

Participate in special projects and perform ad hoc tasks as needed

Support the development of reporting and accounting processes as the company scales

Prepare schedules, journal entries, calculate accruals, and perform account reconciliations

Assist with month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

Support annual financial statement audits and interact with external auditors during the year-end process

Focus predominantly on government contracts with occasional opportunities to impact the private sector

Qualification

Government project accountingERP systemsAdvanced ExcelCPA licenseRevenue recognitionBudget managementAnalytical skillsOwnership mindsetIndependent work