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