Jr. Project Accountant

Junior Project Accountant

Location: Onsite in Tustin, CA | Full-Time

Compensation: $21.00 – $28.12/hour + bonus + full benefits

Our team is partnering with a growing and highly regarded organization to identify a Jr. Project Accountant who wants to build a strong foundation in project-based accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across billing, accounts payable, and project financial operations while working closely with cross-functional teams.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a structured accounting environment, this role offers meaningful experience and long-term development potential.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Project Accounting & Billing Support

• Work alongside Project Managers to support the financial lifecycle of projects from kickoff through completion
• Review and track project labor hours, ensuring accurate classification between deposits, revenue, and deferred balances
• Assist with weekly adjustments and reconciliations tied to project activity
• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Monitor billing timelines and follow up on outstanding payments to help maintain healthy cash flow
• Provide reporting on accounts receivable status and escalate aging balances as needed
• Gather and organize financial documentation to support internal and external audit requests

Accounts Payable & Inventory Coordination

• Process vendor invoices tied to projects and inventory with a high level of accuracy
• Ensure proper coding to project accounts and alignment with purchase orders
• Perform two-way and three-way matching (invoice, PO, and receipt)
• Validate inventory-related transactions, including quantities, pricing, and supporting documentation
• Support monthly accruals related to unbilled expenses and open receipts
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure financial records reflect accurate project costs

Team & Process Contribution

• Collaborate with accounting team members to ensure smooth workflows and coverage across functions
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounts payable and project accounting processes
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and clients

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with exposure to project-based environments
• Familiarity with accounting systems and internal controls, including SOX-related processes
• Intermediate Excel skills (including functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS)
• Experience with invoice processing and matching (2-way and 3-way)
• Understanding of accruals, particularly within accounts payable
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Clear and professional communication skills across teams and stakeholders

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite role
• Standard hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Flexibility to support additional hours when business needs require

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $21.00 – $28.12, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Opportunity for growth within a supportive and collaborative environment

What Sets You Apart

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Comfortable working across teams and building relationships quickly
• Ability to balance accuracy with speed in a deadline-driven environment