Project Accountant Job at Aston Carter in Columbus

Senior Project Accountant

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data within the company's financial systems. This role involves managing accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment entry, accounts payable, and month-end key financial reporting and analysis. The position requires effective communication with management and project teams to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, while helping to leverage data to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Implement and maintain cost control systems to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Comprehend and communicate key commercial terms of project contracts to all relevant parties.
• Effectively report project financials and interpretations to leadership for decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of collective agreements affecting project costs.
• Collect and submit necessary documentation for invoicing.
• Prepare and submit Letters of Engagement/Monthly Invoices to clients in accordance with the terms.
• Gather third-party invoices to support accurate and timely client billing.
• Prepare and submit monthly equipment rental billings, progress invoices, and manage holdback releases.
• Process and reconcile electronic billing submissions, ensuring alignment with client billing systems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Post-secondary business degree.
• Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of large ERP systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction methods.
• Financial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysis.
• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of construction software systems.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• General ledger and reconciliation experience in construction.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position in a growing construction company in North America, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.