Job Title: Senior Project Accountant (PFA) Job Description We are seeking a Senior Project Accountant (PFA) to join our dynamic team. This role offers a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling and requires occasional travel to our offices in Portland and New York. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing project finances, coordinating billing processes, and providing financial insights to project managers. Responsibilities + Review and process project startup requests, additional service requests, and change orders. + Establish and maintain open communication about project finance with Project Managers and team. + Coordinate and attend monthly project billing review meetings. + Coordinate and attend monthly project financial health summary review meetings with new Project Managers. + Collaborate with Project Managers to process monthly project billing and record revenue recognition for larger and/or multi-faceted complex projects. + Provide special invoicing or additional documentation as needed (e.g., pay applications, lien waivers, client formatting). + Investigate project variances or discrepancies and provide determinations or notations to the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst. + Provide special reporting as required, set up billing terms in accordance with contracts or proposals, and build special rate tables as needed. + Support Project Managers with subconsultant invoice review, approval, and processing. + Monitor and facilitate the pay-when-paid process. + Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, Project Managers, and Accounts Receivable Specialist to resolve billing issues promptly with a customer service approach. + Complete project closures and reconcile balances. + Upload contract-related supporting documentation to Deltek. + Maintain organized project financial files. + Mentor and provide training to other Project Accountants. + Perform monthly project quality control (QC). + Work with cross-functional finance teams in executing project work. + Remain a subject matter expert on project financial concepts and processes. Essential Skills + 5+ years of project accounting experience. + Experience with project setup and client billing/invoicing. + Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint. + Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). + Experience with revenue recognition and progress payments. + Thorough understanding of GAAP principles. + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively. + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred but not required). + Experience with the full Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.). + Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred. + Personable and professional demeanor with a customer service approach. + Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. + High adaptability to frequent changes in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. 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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.