Project Accountant

Project Accountant

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Accountant to set up, lead, oversee, and implement procedures ensuring that client contractual requirements are met regarding billing and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will perform client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payment terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, insurance agreements, and fee billings along with approved billing rates for staff and trade labor.

Responsibilities

• Set up, lead, and implement procedures to ensure compliance with client contractual requirements for billing and accounts receivable.
• Perform client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payment terms, and applicable billing rates.
• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policy.
• Manage accounts payable for vendor and subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring proper sales and use tax accounting.
• Ensure submission of applicable lien waivers and contracts and insurance requirements prior to scheduling subcontractor payments.
• Manage month-end close process, ensuring client bills and project costs are accurately posted or accrued.
• Update project assets and rentals for insurance documentation in collaboration with the project team.
• Manage project financial closeout, ensuring final contract amounts and closeout documentation meet subcontractor agreements.
• Report cash position regarding net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work, communicating potential risks or profitability to the project team.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with some flexibility for personal matters such as a sick child or doctor appointments. The role is part of a team of four, with the successful candidate being the fourth member. The workplace offers a downtown location with free parking and involves working on projects ranging from $60 million to $600 million. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career growth, with a supportive manager eager to mentor and develop team members into senior roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00 / yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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.

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 for other accommodation options.