Job Description

Project Accountant – Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Around $70,000

We’re hiring a  Project Accountant in Atlanta! Join a collaborative team where you’ll manage project finances, support pricing strategies, and ensure critical data remains accurate and up to date. If you have 3+ years of AEC experience and enjoy working with both numbers and people, this role is a great fit.

This is a full-time, direct-hire position reporting to the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable, with strong project accounting experience—preferably in the  Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Project Managers to oversee all financial aspects of active projects, including billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition

• Assist with project setup and ensure accurate financial data and configurations within  Acumatica

• Maintain and update project records, contracts, and budgets

• Monitor budgets and expenses, providing timely reports and updates

• Accurately allocate time and resources across multiple projects

• Conduct financial analysis to support pricing strategies and proposals

• Manage project closeout, including unbilled items, revenue budgets, balances, and discrepancy resolution

• Coordinate with Project Coordinators to ensure smooth financial operations throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Administration, or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project accounting, ideally within the AEC industry

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas); advanced Excel skills preferred

• Experience with  Acumatica strongly preferred; familiarity with Oracle, Deltek, or Textura is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices

• Experience managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities

• Capable of multitasking and succeeding in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Flexible and open to adopting new technologies and adapting to regulatory changes

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